The USC Trojans women’s basketball team, with the return of freshman star Jazzy Davidson, guard JuJu Watkins back at full strength, and a loaded 2026 recruiting class, is receiving high praise for its potential as a national championship contender next season.  According to ESPN, Charlie Creme’s first women’s bracketology projections, the Trojans are projected to be one of the top seeds in the NCAA Tournament next season. Creme has the Trojans as the No. 2 seed in the Las Vegas Region and hosting first and second round matchups at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.  Mar 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb speaks with guard Malia Samuels (10) against the Clemson Tigers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images The Duke Blue Devils are projected to be the No. 1 seed in the Las Vegas Region, with USC set to play host to No. 15 Wofford in the first round. The Villanova Wildcats (No.…