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USC’s Jazzy Davidson Cleared for NCAA Tournament After Big Ten Injury Scare

USC awaits its Selection Sunday seed with its freshman standout cleared to play.

Jan 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) greets guard Kennedy Smith (11) during a time out in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • USC announced on March 11 that freshman guard Jazzy Davidson will be available for the NCAA Tournament after last week’s injury.
  • Davidson hurt her shoulder/arm five minutes into the March 5 Big Ten Tournament game against Washington, with officials ruling the contact incidental before she returned in limited form and later exited.
  • Head coach Lindsay Gottlieb described the hit as “pretty significant” and expressed confidence in Davidson’s tournament availability.
  • Davidson earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten First Team honors, averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 blocks.
  • USC finished 17-13 (9-9 Big Ten) and awaits Selection Sunday, with USA TODAY projecting a No. 9 seed and ClutchPoints noting the Trojans likely open on the road if selected.