PORTLAND, Ore. — One of the next stars in the making is 18-year-old guard/forward Jasmine “Jazzy” Davidson from Clackamas, Oregon. She stands at 6’2” and can score at all three levels and defend every position with her magnificent wingspan. Davidson will be joining the USC Trojans, hoping to bring her scoring and versatility to the team while learning to adjust to the college game.

Davidson’s versatility helps her on both ends of the floor, from shot-blocking on defense to spreading the floor on offense. At Clackamas High School, she played all five positions on the floor, becoming a star in her role. Her ability to attack the basket is next level, reminiscent of Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAHN-iss ah-dedo-KOON-bo). While that skill will be effective at the college level, her three-point shooting will set her apart from other guards. Along with her versatility, Davidson is a high-energy player who works harder on defense. As she joins the Trojans next season, she will learn under head coach Lindsay Gottlieb (Got-LEEB), who has a successful track record of turning her players into pros. At the Nike Hoop Summit, Davidson spoke about wanting to grow as a player and a person with the Trojans, while also wanting to learn from her teammates.

“I’m looking to make a ton of growth (at USC), both as a player and naturally as a person,” Davidson said. “I have some amazing teammates, and I’m excited to learn (from them) and be a sponge.”

Davidson will learn from a coach who built a successful program, and teammates who will prepare her for the collegiate level. One of her teammates is superstar guard Juju Watkins, who will most likely miss the 2025-26 season after suffering a torn ACL in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Although Davidson won’t be playing alongside Watkins next year, she mentioned wanting to learn how she deals with all the attention she gets off the court.

“(Watkins) is an amazing player and an even better person, so I’m excited to learn from her,” Davidson said. “(I want to learn) how she handles all of (the attention), because I know that she deals with a lot.”

Davidson is eager to learn from one of the top players in college basketball next season, although they likely won’t play together until 2026. As one of the top players in her recruiting class, the spotlight is on her as she transitions to the next level. In addition, Davidson will be playing under the bright lights of L.A. for a program with national championship expectations. She spoke about the pressure of being a top prospect playing under the bright lights, mentioning that dealing with it is a matter of perspective.

“There’s a lot of expectation (to succeed), but it’s a blessing to be in that position and having people believe so much in you,” Davidson said. “Coming off the last two seasons (the Trojans) had, there’s some expectation for next season. I’m excited to get there and get to work.”

As she brings her star potential to USC, her perspective on playing under pressure will work to her advantage. Davidson’s versatility served her well at the high school level, as she was able to play everywhere on the floor. Although the college game will be different, she believes her presence on defense will benefit her most in her first year.

“My presence on the defensive end (will translate the most),” she said. “When you get after it on defense, the offense naturally comes to you because you get easy points in transition and create points for your teammates.”

As Davidson played in her home state for the final time at the Nike Hoop Summit, she won the game’s MVP, leading Team U.S.A. to a 90-78 win. She finished with 17 points, seven assists, three blocks, and three steals in the game. After the contest, head coach Dan Rolfes described Davidson’s game and how successful she will be at the next level.

“If I had to describe (Davidson’s game), it would be smooth,” Rolfes told Brenna Greene of Koin 6 News. “She’s versatile and so well-rounded. She’s going to make a heck of a college player.”