USC women's basketball is operating on multiple timelines right now. The Trojans are trying to deal with the daily and weekly challenges of the Big Ten basketball schedule. They are also trying to prepare for March Madness and the Women's NCAA Tournament.

So, with long seasons ahead, here is a look at the USC coaches who have the most on the line. This is by no means a list of leaders who could be sitting at home on their couches next season, but rather one identifying those whose Trojan coaching trajectories could be greatly impacted by their squad’s 2025 campaign.

Following USC's dominating win over Purdue, Lindsay Gottlieb discusses the second quarter in which the Trojans went on a 31-0 run, and the stellar play of her freshmen throughout.

USC has all the pieces to make a deep tournament run this year, but it's their ability to thrive in close games that reflects their identity.

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team is 18-1 for the 2024-25 season. The AP Top-25 Poll has shaken up with multiple ranked teams having faced off recently. U

Kobe was a hooper. And his aura, validation and embrace extended immeasurably into women’s hoops. He confirmed they are hoopers, too. He was an advocate for them to reach the mainstream of sports fandom. He shared in their belief of worthiness. His value to them and their game is unquestioned. Though he’s gone, they still feel it.

Watkins shoots 0 for 10 in the first half, but Iriafen (23 points) and others step up in a full look at the array of the Trojans’ offensive options in an 82-69 win.

The No. 4 USC Trojans women's basketball team and star JuJu Watkins will face the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on Peacock: Preview and prediction for the game at Galen Center.

USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb, respected widely in the game, announced a surprise to her team in December 2023, months before JuJu Watkins led the Trojans on a run to the Elite Eight.

Kiki Iriafen scored 23 points, JuJu Watkins added 20 and fourth-ranked Southern California led the entire game to defeat Minnesota 82-69 and extend its winning streak to 15 games.

With Kiki Iriafen leading the way, No. 4 USC women's basketball overcomes JuJu Watkins' shooting struggles to defeat Minnesota for its 15th straight win.

I truly, honestly believe that there are about five teams in the women’s college game right now that are so much better than everybody,” said Gearlds in last week’s post-game press conference. “They don’t live here on Earth.