USC's Jazzy Davidson Earns Sixth Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honor

The standout freshman continues to build her case for Freshman of the Year.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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USC guard Jazzy Davidson was awarded her third straight Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors on Monday, marking her sixth such award this season after 14 weeks of play. Davidson had an impressive stat line in the Women of Troy's win over Indiana, with 24 points, six rebounds, three steals, three assists and two blocks in 40 minutes of action.

Why it matters

Davidson's continued excellence and recognition as the Big Ten's top freshman is a testament to her breakout season and growing reputation as one of the conference's rising stars. As USC looks to make a push for the NCAA tournament, Davidson's individual accolades will be crucial in boosting the team's profile and chances of securing a favorable seed.

The details

Davidson is averaging 17.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.9 steals per game this season. She has scored 20+ points in 10 games and reached double digits in 24 of 25 contests. The Trojans are 16-9 overall and 8-6 in Big Ten play, with two ranked games remaining in the regular season.

  • On Monday, February 17, 2026, Davidson was awarded her sixth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor.
  • On Thursday, February 20, 2026, Davidson had 24 points, six rebounds, three steals, three assists and two blocks in USC's win over Indiana.

The players

Jazzy Davidson

A standout freshman guard for the USC Trojans women's basketball team.

Olivia Olson

A sophomore player for the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team who was awarded Big Ten Player of the Week for the first time this season.

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What’s next

The Trojans have two ranked games remaining in the regular season, hosting Wisconsin on Thursday and traveling to face No. 10 Ohio State on Sunday. With a strong finish, USC could improve its NCAA tournament seeding.

The takeaway

Jazzy Davidson's impressive freshman campaign for the USC Trojans has earned her widespread recognition, including six Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors. As the team looks to secure an NCAA tournament berth, Davidson's individual excellence will be crucial in boosting the Trojans' profile and chances of securing a favorable seed.