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The Three Torches 1/16: Yates III: Freshman of the Week

The Three Torches 1/16: Yates III: Freshman of the Week

Wesley Yates III is the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.

Zach Garrett
January 16, 2025

Good morning, Trojan Family! Our Trojans are being honored in many sports. See which athletes were named to awards below!

What else do we have for you in today's edition of The Three Torches? Check it out below!

🏀 Yates III weekly honor
👟 Watch list
⚔️ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Fresh Moves. The Big Ten named Wesley Yates III the men’s basketball Freshman of the Week. In the games between Jan. 6-12, Yates averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while shooting at 63.2% from the field.

🏀 Here’s more about Yates III.

🔼 Watch Out! The U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association named Johnny Brackins Jr. to the 2025 Preseason Watch List for The Bowerman Trophy. The award honors the nation’s top collegiate track and field athlete. Brackins Jr. is a USC All-American hurdler and jumper, a school record setter and competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials.

👟 Read more about Brackins Jr.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, January 17

👟 Track & Field Spokane Sports Showcase
🏊 Swim and Dive Cal Diving Invitational
🏊 Swim and Dive at University of California, Berkeley @ 1pm PT
🎾 Women’s Tennis vs. Texas @ 12pm PT
🏐 Men’s Volleyball vs. D’Youville @ 7pm PT | Live Stats | Watch | Tickets

Saturday, January 18

Sunday, January 19

🏊 Swim and Dive Cal Diving Invitational
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Indiana @ 9am PT | Listen | Watch

⚔️Click here to view the full USC Trojan Athletics Calendar

⚔️ Have a great Thursday, everyone!