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The Three Torches 4/16: True Inspiration

The Three Torches 4/16: True Inspiration

Today, two Trojans selected in WNBA Draft and a Courage Calhope Award winner

Zach Garrett
April 16, 2024

Good morning! Women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins stopped by the podcast studio with the NBA’s Paul George to talk about her time with USC thus far, and her aspirations as she starts her training for her sophomore season

What else can you find in today's edition of The Three Torches?

🏀 Two Trojans selected in WNBA Draft
👟 Courage Calhope Award winner
⚔️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Pro Ballers. For the second straight year, the Women of Troy have had multiple selections in the WNBA Draft, with 2024 picks going to McKenzie Forbes (Los Angeles Sparks) and Kaitlyn Davis (New York Liberty). Coming off key roles in USC's run to the NCAA Elite Eight, Forbes and Davis were selected in the third round as the 28th and 35th overall picks, respectively.

🔼 Must Watch. USC football will debut its team for the first time at The Coliseum on Saturday, April 20 at the Spring Game. It will be the debut of some new staff and new players to Trojan football. Admission is free for all fans and gates will open at 10:30.

📝 More details for Saturday

🔼 Chance To Ball Out. The 2023-24 leading point scorer and Trojan standout, Boogie Ellis, is off to compete in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament in front of NBA teams and international scouts. The 70th annual competition offers aspiring pro basketball players the opportunity to shine in front on a big stage. Legends who have come from this tournament include Tim Hardaway, John Stockton, Jimmy Butler and Scottie Pippen.

🔼 Five Tool Player. More plays like these and Trojan baseball’s Austin Overn might find himself on Sportscenter. Check out the human highlight reel from Sunday’s win that featured Overn blasting one over the fence, and robbing Oregon of a home run.

📚️ Preview the Trojan’s matchup against San Diego

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Leader of Troy. Boogie Ellis is pursuing his pro career, and it’s easy to see why after the season he had with the Trojans.

Our question today: can you name the three statistical categories Ellis led the USC men’s basketball in this season?

Think you got it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

⚔️ ONE BIG THING

USC track and field’s Marne Sullivan is a true inspiration. Born deaf, Marne has had to overcome more than just the obstacles that stand in her way on the track, and because of it, was named a March/April 2024 Calhope Courage Award winner. On the track, she competes in the 800m and 1500m, with her best performance as a Trojan coming when she broke the indoor 800m school record and indoor DMR school record. Sullivan continues her advocacy efforts, partnering with brands for Deaf Awareness Month and beyond.

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday, April 16

🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. UCLA @ 4:00pm in Los Angeles, CA | Watch
⚾️ Baseball vs. San Diego @ 6:30pm in Irvine, CA | Watch | Live Stats

Wednesday, April 17

Thursday, April 18

⚔️ Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Total minutes played, points per game and 3-pointers made!

Ellis finished the season with the most minutes (974), highest points per game (16.5) and most 3-pointers made (87) for the Trojans in the 2023-24 season.

⚔️ Have a great Tuesday, everyone!