USC's Jazzy Davidson Injures Right Arm in Big Ten Tournament

Freshman of the Year played through injury but was limited in loss to Washington

Mar. 5, 2026 at 8:50pm

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USC's star freshman Jazzy Davidson suffered an apparent right arm injury early in the team's Big Ten Tournament loss to Washington on Thursday. Davidson played through the injury but was limited, shooting just 2-of-13 from the floor for 8 points. The medical staff eventually decided to shut her down for the rest of the game in the fourth quarter.

Why it matters

Davidson is a key player for USC, earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors this season. Her injury could have major implications for the team's chances in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, where they are projected to be a No. 8 seed.

The details

Davidson was hit in the backcourt while running in transition, grabbing her shoulder in obvious pain. She went to the locker room briefly but returned to the bench and checked back into the game. However, she continued to shake out her right arm after shots and was limited in her production. The medical staff ultimately decided to hold her out for the final 7 minutes of the game.

  • Five minutes into the game, Davidson was injured while running in transition.
  • Davidson returned to the bench just one minute of game time later.
  • Davidson played through most of the game but was eventually shut down in the fourth quarter.

The players

Jazzy Davidson

USC's star freshman who was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year this season.

Lindsay Gottlieb

USC's head coach who spoke about Davidson's injury and status going forward.

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What they’re saying

“She took a pretty significant hit. She's a really tough kid. She wants to play through it. But I was just checking with her to make sure there wasn't anything that was getting worse, and also at times trying to settle her down. She plays so hard and wants to win.”

— Lindsay Gottlieb, USC Head Coach

“I trust our medical staff when they said she was okay to go back in. But then I thought it was bothering her and nagging her, and when someone can't be at their best, you're not mentally as present. And I was told, collective decision, down the stretch there, let's shut her down for the rest of the game. But the hope is that she will be okay with some rest.”

— Lindsay Gottlieb, USC Head Coach

What’s next

Gottlieb is hopeful Davidson will be good to go by the start of the NCAA Tournament, which comes in just over two weeks.

The takeaway

Davidson's injury is a major concern for USC as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament, where they are projected to be a No. 8 seed. The team will need their star freshman at full strength if they hope to make a deep run in the tournament.