College football camera operators have been under fire recently for their, let's say, appreciative zooming. It started at an Ole Miss game, continued at a Florida matchup, and now it's NBC's turn in the spotlight.

During Saturday's broadcast, an NBC cameraman couldn't help but give USC Trojans women's basketball standout Jazzy Davidson a bit more screen time than her teammates. The shot lingered, and fans were quick to notice.

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One fan tweeted, "Camera Man couldn't believe what he was seeing. He had to double up," a post that racked up over 2,000 likes. Another chimed in, "Bro had to double check what he was seeing." The commentary didn't stop there: "He knew what he was doing, man," and "That camera pan back had zero hesitation 😂" were among the many reactions flooding social media.

This isn't an isolated incident. Just last weekend, an ESPN cameraman's zoom on a Florida fan sparked a similar frenzy, and earlier in the season, an Ole Miss fan got the same treatment. It seems camera operators are becoming as talked about as the athletes themselves.

For those unfamiliar, Jazzy Davidson is no ordinary freshman. Heading into her sophomore year, she's coming off a stellar debut campaign where she averaged 17.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. She's already being touted as one of the best players in the nation, and USC is expected to be a powerhouse in the 2026-27 season, largely thanks to her.

While football dominates the sports landscape right now, basketball season is just around the corner. The NBA tips off later this month, and college hoops will follow shortly after. With players like Davidson on the court, it's no wonder camera operators are eager to keep the lens on them.

As the season approaches, fans are buzzing about what Davidson will do next. Her sophomore surge is highly anticipated, and if Saturday's broadcast is any indication, she'll have plenty of screen time.

So, while the zoom-in may have been a bit much for some, it's a testament to the rising star power of women's college basketball. And hey, if the camera operators keep this up, they might just become the fans who steal the show.