Rayah Marshall's journey at USC under Coach Lindsay Gottlieb exemplifies her pivotal role in revitalizing the women's basketball program. After a challenging start with a 12-16 season, USC returned to the NCAA tournament in 2022, thanks in part to Marshall's solid performances. In her recent game against Illinois, she showcased her skills with a double-double, reflecting her contributions as a foundational player, even as others have emerged. Her hard work and determination were celebrated during her final home game, symbolizing the transformation of the program she helped build.
Marshall had been the backbone of that breakthrough, the sturdy foundation on which it had been built.
Gottlieb had spent the past three seasons in the NBA. USC, once a women's hoops powerhouse, had spent the past three decades toiling in relative obscurity.
Fortunately for Gottlieb, Marshall could see what she saw then. Almost four years later, that vision was almost fully realized.
The senior tallied her fourth double-double of the season, stuffing the statsheet with not just 12 points and 13 rebounds but also five assists and four steals.
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