Malia Samuels’ coaches and teammates often refer to her as “Pitt,” short for pitbull. She got the name at 14, when she was going head-to-head with 17-year-olds, fearless and feisty. It stuck. Now, she’s bringing that effort and intensity to a short-handed USC team, as a leader who has been on the court at the […]
Cameron Ruby
Cameron Ruby is the Sparks reporter for The IX Basketball. She is a Bay Area native currently living in Los Angeles.
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Jazzy Davidson faces her toughest test yet
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Los Angeles Sparks set new standard with record-breaking $150M training facility
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USC promises a new look amid departures, absences and a variety of additions
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The Sparks’ 2025 playoff dreams were slashed, but the season was still a success
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The Sparks’ case for Azurá Stevens as this year’s Most Improved Player
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Rickea Jackson’s offensive impact is crucial to Sparks’ success
When the second year player scores over 20 points, the Sparks are 8-0