Top teams compete in Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase in Phoenix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase is set for December 16 in Phoenix, featuring marquee matchups like UCLA vs. Duke and USC vs. Miami. UCLA, the defending national champion, has undergone significant changes with all five starters from last year's championship team graduating. Duke is anticipated to be strong with three returning starters from last season's ACC Championship squad. USC looks to welcome back star JuJu Watkins, who missed last season due to injury, alongside high-profile recruits. Miami enters the showcase having won 18 games last season and adding international talent. Tickets go on sale August 20.
- •Showcase occurs on December 16 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
- •UCLA faces Duke, while USC competes against Miami.
- •Tickets available starting August 20.
- •USC's JuJu Watkins expected to return from injury.
- •Miami adds French center Jess-Mine Zodia to the roster.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Top talent coming to Phoenix for Women's Basketball Showcase
"Some of the nation's best teams, including Juju Watkins and the USC Trojans, are headed to Phoenix for the Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase.
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