Big Ten Preview: Championship or bust for JuJu & USC? What is Michigan’s ceiling & why no one should sleep on Iowa

By Caroline Fenton — In News — November 11, 2026

   ​Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by Autumn Johnson, women’s basketball analyst for the Big Ten network, to preview all the biggest storylines, players and teams to watch in the Big Ten this season. With JuJu Watkins back in the action, is it championship or bust for USC? What are the expectations for reigning champions UCLA? And who will Iowa rely on to lead the way this season? They spotlight the conference’s newest faces and highlight the players they believe are poised to make a major impact on their teams.Plus, the duo shifts focus to the WNBA and discusses the Atlanta Dream’s top priority this offseason. How much needs to change for Atlanta to get back into championship contention next season? All that and more!02:27 – What have you seen from Michigan so far?07:14 – Early thoughts on USC?14:38 – What are the expectations for UCLA?19:34 – Why we cant overlook Iowa23:10 – What stands out the most about the Big Ten?26:56 – Which newcomer can make a big impact?29:18 – What’s the Atlanta Dream’s #1 offseason priority?Subscribe to Hoops 360Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck out all episodes of Hoops 360 and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at yahoosports.tv  

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