Women’s Basketball | August 28, 2024
LOS ANGELES – USC Head Coach Lindsay Gottlieb has expanded its support staff for its 2024-25 women’s basketball squad and recently graduated India Otto as player engagement coordinator for the Women of Troy.
“We have championship aspirations with our program and I have experienced enough wins to know that culture and success are created and defined by the PEOPLE that make up your program,” Gottlieb said. “So when I was given the chance to retain Otto as part of our day-to-day operations with the creation of this role, I jumped at the opportunity. She will positively influence our players as they navigate life as a student-athlete on this wonderful campus; but she will also continue to elevate the culture of our program as we look to set the standard in women’s college basketball.”
Otto played five seasons at USC and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and her master’s degree in law. A regular on academic honor rolls, Otto excelled as a 3-point shooter on the court and as a constant source of knowledge and enthusiasm for her teammates on the bench.
Otto’s role as Player Engagement Coordinator provides an additional layer of support to USC’s players, with a particular focus on freshmen and newcomers as they transition into campus life. She will actively engage in the team’s community engagement and service involvement, and assist with oversight of practice players and team managers. In her position, Otto will also be responsible for creating a supportive and stimulating environment for student-athletes, with a focus on their holistic development beyond the field of play. Her position plays an important role in enhancing the student-athlete experience by providing mentorship, guidance and resources to ensure players are actively engaged with the team, their studies and on campus.
“I am excited to join the team this season and have the opportunity to apply the valuable skills I have learned as a student-athlete here at USC,” said Otto. “I look forward to mentoring, supporting and guiding the team on the court, in the classroom and on campus. USC is the best university in the world and I want to help the USC women’s basketball team reach its full potential and achieve the ultimate goal of a national championship.”
A message to the Trojan Fam from Otto ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/lkscv90765
— USC Women's Basketball (@USCWBB) August 29, 2024
