The sophomore guard has been among the top players in the Big West this season
David Yapkowitz
David has been with The IX Basketball team since the High Post Hoops days when he joined the staff in 2018. He is based in Los Angeles and covers the LA Sparks, Pac-12 Conference, Big West Conference and some high school as well.
With new faces in new places, UCLA and USC add another chapter to storied rivalry
Both teams will play each other once more during the regular season.
Why Long Beach State has needed JaQuoia Jones-Brown’s ascension
Long Beach State has relied on its sophomore star JaQuia Jones-Brown out of necessity
How Sienna Betts fared in her UCLA debut
Lauren Betts: ‘I just felt super jolly’
How Gabriela Jaquez has become UCLA’s most versatile player
The senior wing has played nearly every position this season
How Lauren Betts’ development helps her WNBA draft stock
There’s no doubt that the Bruins’ star center will be a lottery pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft
How Raven Johnson is South Carolina’s ‘consummate’ point guard
The fifth-year guard is the team’s leader amid several new faces
How Gianna Kneepkens is fitting in at UCLA
The transfer guard has added to the Bruins’ talented roster
2025-26 Big West preview
An in-depth look at each team in the Big West
Janiah Barker is the X-Factor for UCLA
The junior wing has added a different look to the Bruins
