The USC Triple-Double Podcast -- the Peristyle Podcast's basketball-focused podcast -- returns with co-hosts Shotgun Spratling and India Otto previewing the 2026-27 USC women's basketball season after the Trojans completed their preseason with scrimmage wins over Arizona State and California.

But first Makena Arteaga and Shotgun are joined by USC associate head coach Beth Burns for a season preview interview. Burns talks about where the Women of Troy are currently at and how much growth the team is still capable of thanks to a ton of talented young players on the roster.

Burns also discusses the return of National Player of the Year JuJu Watkins after she missed the 2025-26 season with a knee injury. Watkins, who Burns described as "ferocious" in everything she does, returns to lead a group that has three of the last four No. 1 overall recruits. Burns discusses where Watkins may have grown and the leadership role she has on this year's team.

The Trojans signed one of the top freshman classes in the nation and the signees should play significant roles in how far the Trojans can go this season. Burns talks about international recruiting as well as the different type of teaching she is doing this season with such a young squad.

After a break, Shotgun and India discuss their thoughts after seeing one preseason exhibition and what can be gleaned from how USC performed. The podcasters then break down the roster, the schedule and give their superlative predictions for the USC women's basketball season and where the Women of Troy could potentially finish in the Big Ten.