Watkins is back with No. 1 South Carolina and is expected to play against No. 9 N.C. State
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watkins is back with No. 1 South Carolina and is expected to play against No. 9 N.C. State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley said Watkins, a versatile, high-flying, 6-foot-3 forward who led the Southeastern Conference with 91 blocks last season, has looked good in her first few practices since returning from her more than two months away from the team. “If she’s out here, she’s going to play,” Staley said, clarifying later that Watkins will come off the bench as she has much of the past two seasons behind starter Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Kamilla Cardoso in the undefeated national championship season a year ago. Watkins was expected to take over down low from Cardoso, the team’s scoring and rebounding leader last season who was a first-round WNBA draft pick for the Chicago Sky. But Staley said Watkins’ charges are on the way to be expunged after she went through a pre-trial intervention program available to first-time offenders, according to the Fifth Judicial Solicitor’s Office’s website.

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JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars
1 day, 21 hours ago

JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers both showed out in a primetime matchup between two of the brightest stars in women’s basketball. “I think it’s a testament to when you give women’s basketball a platform, we’re going to perform,” said Watkins, who scored …

South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina has lifted the suspension of forward Ashlyn Watkins after charges of assault and kidnapping were dismissed earlier this month. The university issued a short statement saying with the “dismissal of the legal charges, South Carolina junior forward Ashlyn Watkins has …

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has charges against her dismissed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has charges against her dismissed

The Independent  

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With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins reacts after scoring against Kansas during the NCAA tournament in March. “We haven’t shied away from the word expectations all summer,” said USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, entering her fourth season in charge of the Trojans. Coming off a 29-6 record and their first Elite Eight appearance since 1994, the Trojans enter the season with a rare …

South Carolina’s Staley says Watkins remains suspended as her charges play out
2 months, 4 weeks ago

South Carolina’s Staley says Watkins remains suspended as her charges play out

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said nothing has changed with the status of suspended forward Ashlyn Watkins and she’s unsure when or if her player would be available for the season. “Nothing’s moved yet,” Staley said Tuesday, a day after her team started fall practice. It’s out of our control.” Watkins has been suspended from the team …

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins has gotten a taste of March Madness, and wants more next season

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — JuJu Watkins sobbed following USC’s Elite Eight loss to UConn but her tears weren’t so much about the end of the NCAA Tournament run for the Trojans. An AP first-team All-American, Watkins averaged 27 points this season, second only to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who set the game’s all-time Division I scoring record this season. “I’m just excited …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the JuJu Watkins phenomenon became plainly evident on a road trip this season when a quick autograph session snowballed. “Just me making the decision to stay home, the great environment that I’m in, my teammates always pushing me to be better, everybody just wants the best for me,” Watkins said. “I think …

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride
9 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins taking phenomenal freshman season, newfound fame in stride

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — JuJu Watkins is heading into her first NCAA Tournament with an appreciation for what brought her to this point. “It’s been amazing,” Watkins said during the recent Pac-12 women’s tournament, where USC claimed the title with a 74-61 victory over Stanford. Watkins’ 27 points per game were second only to Clark, who became the all-time scoring leader …

South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins dunks against Kentucky
11 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins dunks against Kentucky

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ashlyn Watkins liked her latest dunk because it happened in front of South Carolina’s frenzied fan base. “But this one was better.” Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley saw Watkins high-flying skills at Cardinal Newman High in Columbia and at team practices. When she saw Watkins grab the ball away from Amiya Jenkins in the opening quarter, Staley thought, …

A new era for USC women’s basketball: All eyes on JuJu Watkins
1 year, 1 month ago

A new era for USC women’s basketball: All eyes on JuJu Watkins

LA Times  

USC freshman JuJu Watkins waves to the crowd during the Trojan HoopLA event at Galen Center on Oct. 19. “I really do believe this is the start of a different era and perception of USC women’s basketball,” she said. Watkins, who led Sierra Canyon to a Southern Section Open Division title and state title, is just the second Gatorade national …

Juju Watkins says she’s excited as she prepares for her freshman season at USC
1 year, 5 months ago

Juju Watkins says she’s excited as she prepares for her freshman season at USC

LA Times  

Former Sierra Canyon girls’ basketball standout Juju Watkins, a McDonald’s All-American who won the Gatorade national player of the year award last season after averaging 27.3 points, 13.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists, has been busy this summer preparing for her freshman season at USC. She’s one of the most celebrated female basketball players to enter the college game in years …

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls

New York Times  

There is a mantra I repeat to myself during the winter months when ranked teams are holding on to single-digit leads against inferior opponents: There is no such thing as a bad road win in conference play. Dropped out: Baylor, Louisville Almost Famous: Oregon, MTSU, Tennessee, Louisville • I’ll be honest: I have tuned out of South Carolina in some …

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