Rutgers Star Kiyomi McMiller Benched for USC Game by Coach’s Decision

The freshman phenom’s absence from the anticipated matchup against USC has drawn attention and speculation after her social media post.

Rutgers freshman Kiyomi McMiller, averaging 19.9 points per game, did not play in the team’s game against No. 4 USC on Sunday night due to a decision by head coach Coquese Washington.
McMiller announced her absence on Instagram, apologizing to fans and attributing the decision to her coach, without providing further details.
Rutgers issued a statement confirming the coach's decision and stated the matter would be handled internally, offering no additional context.
The decision sidelined McMiller during a highly anticipated matchup against USC’s JuJu Watkins, another rising star in women’s college basketball.
McMiller’s social media post faced mixed reactions, with some fans expressing frustration over the lack of clarity about the situation.