Dayana Mendes brings length, versatility, and low-drama production to USC’s frontcourt
In the 2025-26 season, Dayana Mendes appeared in all 32 games for USC and averaged 3.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks in 13.9 minutes per game, with a season-best 13 points against Ohio State and multiple six-rebound games[1][5]. At 6-3, the France-born guard/forward gives the Trojans a useful mix of size, switchability, and spot-up scoring, and USC’s staff described her as a “dynamic” addition when she transferred in[1][2]. She looks like a fit for teams that value positional flexibility, effort, and reliable complementary play rather than headline-grabbing usage[1][5].
