{"id":274351,"date":"2024-01-20T18:51:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T02:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/?p=274351"},"modified":"2024-01-24T22:03:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T06:03:18","slug":"is-los-angeles-the-mecca-of-basketball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ballislife.com\/is-los-angeles-the-mecca-of-basketball\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Los Angeles the mecca for women\u2019s hoops?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The recent Battle of LA revealed the thriving basketball scene in Los Angeles, featuring the second clash between UCLA and USC in less than a month. In the first match up at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, led by sophomore guard Londynn Jones with 21 points and 7 rebounds, posed a formidable challenge for the then #6 ranked Trojans, securing a 71-64 victory and ending USC's 10-0 unbeaten record, while elevating UCLA to 12-0. New addition Lauren Betts, a transfer via the portal, showcased her prowess as one of the country's top centers.<\/p>\n\n\n