Kennedy Smith, a freshman at USC, is set to play a critical role in an Elite Eight rematch against Connecticut after impressing in her recent games. Despite struggling with fatigue in her first season post-injury, Smith shone in the Sweet 16, scoring crucial points. With teammate JuJu Watkins sidelined, her contributions are more important than ever. Coach Lindsay Gottlieb acknowledges the significant challenge posed by star Paige Bueckers, underscoring the competitiveness of the upcoming match, especially with Bueckers displaying form by scoring 40 points in her last game.
Beth Burns emphasized Kennedy's work ethic, stating, 'What she does, she works four times as hard as some other people on the floor because of what we're asking her to do.'
In a pivotal performance, Kennedy Smith led the Trojans against Kansas State, scoring 19 points and setting the stage for a critical rematch with Connecticut.
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