Ontario Christian High School in California has produced a top recruit for the USC Trojans women’s basketball program. Kaleena Smith, a 5-foot-5 point guard, is currently ranked as the top recruit in the Class of 2027. The Trojans, under the leadership of Lindsay Gottlieb, have officially offered Smith a spot on their team.
Smith has already received offers from other top programs like Louisville, UConn, UCLA, LSU and South Carolina. Last season, she showcased her skills on the court by averaging 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game. She was also selected to play for the USA Basketball U-17 National Team and will join Overtime Select, a new women’s basketball league for top recruits in August.
The recruitment of Smith reflects the current standing of the Trojan’s women’s college basketball program. Led by JuJu Watkins, the program has undergone a transformation under Lindsay Gottlieb. USC is now considered a powerhouse in the sport with expectations of reaching the Final Four and competing for top honors in the Women’s NCAA Tournament. The program has risen from obscurity and average performance to regain prominence it had in early 1990s.
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