What’s next for JuJu Watkins and USC: ‘We’re not trying to be a one-hit wonder’
1 year ago

What’s next for JuJu Watkins and USC: ‘We’re not trying to be a one-hit wonder’

LA Times  

USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb talks with star guard JuJu Watkins during a game against UCLA this season. Now it’s on all of us to say, ‘What’s next?’ “We’re not trying to be a one-hit wonder.” Gottlieb called this season “the standard.” The Trojans had their winningest season since 1985-86, when Cheryl Miller led the team to the national championship game and a 31-5 record. Falling one win short of the program’s first Final Four appearance since Miller’s senior season adds “that chip on our shoulder,” forward Clarice Akunwafo said. “I’m just grateful for this year,” Watkins said, “because I’ve learned a lot.” USC and JuJu Watkins had plenty to celebrate this season, reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. “To have players like JuJu who have immensely matured through the season, it’s only going to continue to grow, and obviously a really exciting recruiting class,” said Padilla, who averaged 7.8 points and 42.8% shooting from three-point range during her one season with the Trojans.

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USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
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1 week, 1 day ago

USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — If Southern California wants to win its first national championship in 41 years, the Trojans will have to find a way to get it done without star guard JuJu Watkins. AP AUDIO: USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on the USC Trojans …

USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury
1 week, 2 days ago

USC routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins went down with a season-ending knee injury five minutes into Monday night’s game. Top-seeded Southern California kept going without its star player, pummeling Mississippi State 96-59 to reach the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament for the second straight year. We want our season to be extended.” Mississippi State couldn’t handle the bigger Trojans, …

USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi State
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1 week, 2 days ago

USC star JuJu Watkins suffers season-ending knee injury in March Madness win over Mississippi State

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night. “I’d be lying if I told you I wasn’t rattled seeing JuJu lying on the floor and crying,” coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “Obviously, we’re competitors and …

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury cuts deep into USC title hopes
1 week, 2 days ago

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury cuts deep into USC title hopes

LA Times  

She held her right knee with both hands, squeezed her eyes shut and screamed. With 4:43 left in the first quarter of USC’s second-round NCAA tournament game against Mississippi State at Galen Center, Watkins became tangled up while driving hard against the Bulldogs’ Chandler Prater. Voices Plaschke: JuJu Watkins is best player in America … and USC might be the …

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery
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1 week, 3 days ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — USC superstar JuJu Watkins will undergo surgery and rehabilitation after sustaining a season-ending knee injury during Monday’s second-round matchup against Mississippi State, casting a pall over the top-seeded Trojans’ hope for a deep tournament run. “I’m trying, obviously, my best to be what I need to be for the team, but internally it’s a lot.” Watkins’ right …

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury casts shadow over USC advancing to Sweet 16
1 week, 3 days ago

JuJu Watkins’ season-ending injury casts shadow over USC advancing to Sweet 16

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins grabs her right knee in pain after falling to the court in the first quarter of the Trojans’ 96-59 win over Mississippi State in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Galen Center on Monday night. The Galen Center crowd sat in hushed disbelief, every cardinal-and-gold soul struggling to process a scene that seemed ripped …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round
1 week, 4 days ago

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored 22 points and top-seeded Southern California led all the way in routing 16th-seeded UNC Greensboro 71-25 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “We were a little bit rusty on offense.” Watkins appeared to hurt her left hand early in the second quarter, occasionally shaking out her fingers. I’m all good.” …

JuJu Watkins driven to lead top-seeded USC on deeper run in women’s NCAA Tournament
2 weeks, 1 day ago

JuJu Watkins driven to lead top-seeded USC on deeper run in women’s NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins grew up tuning into the NCAA Tournament and making her own bracket. “It’s always where can she grow and that’s a pretty remarkable trait for a 19-year-old.” Part of Watkins’ support system is Phil Handy, a 53-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers assistant who coached in the women’s Unrivaled Basketball League this season. “She’s a natural …

USC guard JuJu Watkins, coach Lindsay Gottlieb earn top Big Ten awards
4 weeks, 2 days ago

USC guard JuJu Watkins, coach Lindsay Gottlieb earn top Big Ten awards

LA Times  

After a stellar season that included a Big Ten regular season championship, USC guard JuJu Watkins has been named Big Ten Player of the Year and the Trojans’ Lindsay Gottlieb earned coach of the year honors following a vote among league coaches and media members. In the process, Watkins became one of the fastest in women’s basketball history to pass …

JuJu Watkins is best player in America, and USC might be the best team
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins is best player in America, and USC might be the best team

LA Times  

She began the game by nailing a three-pointer in less than a minute, calmly dribbling into the teeth of a swarming UCLA defense and throwing it down with a shrug. “We’re not done,” said Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb after her team clinched its first conference championship of any sort in 31 years. “Just really pissed off we didn’t show up …

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title
1 month ago

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title

LA Times  

Hello, hello, and welcome to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. Avery Howell is always flying open off of screens at the arc and has been USC’s best shooter from deep, making her role vital come tournament time. To be clear, Yates suggested last week that there’s no reason to worry about him leaving, and it surely helps …

JuJu Watkins voted The Athletic’s unanimous National Player of the Year
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins voted The Athletic’s unanimous National Player of the Year

New York Times  

After last season, in which the Player of the Year debate was more like a foregone conclusion, this season’s race was far more crowded with players putting their cases on the floor until the final day of the season. This season, Watkins averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game as the Trojans won …

USC’s JuJu Watkins hangs 30 points on UCLA at historic Pauley Pavilion
1 month ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins hangs 30 points on UCLA at historic Pauley Pavilion

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “You don’t want to let anybody down.” Watkins was the only one not wearing a Big Ten champion hat or T-shirt when she joined teammate Kiki Iriafen and coach Lindsay Gottlieb after the game. I love the atmosphere here even though they’re not on our …

JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30, No. 4 USC defeats No. 2 UCLA 80-67 to win 1st Big Ten regular-season title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Southern California defeated second-ranked UCLA 80-67 on Saturday night to clinch the program’s first Big Ten regular-season title in its league debut. The Trojans completed a season sweep of the Bruins, whose only losses came against USC, including a 71-60 defeat at Galen Center …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC visit No. 2 UCLA in winner-take-all game for Big Ten regular-season title

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — It’s probably not what the Big Ten expected when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season: two West Coast schools dominating the women’s basketball standings. “That gets me very excited about where we’ve brought the entire game,” UCLA …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title
1 month ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title

LA Times  

Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the outcome of the crosstown showdown and the conference title that came with it rested squarely on her shoulders. “I think I’d be remiss to say that playing UCLA doesn’t motivate me extra,” Watkins said. USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, celebrates …

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title
1 month ago

Juju Watkins leads No. 4 USC past No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten regular season title

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — For the first time in history, No. On top of that, Saturday’s matchup would likely decide the Big Ten player of the year between the Bruins’ Lauren Betts and the Trojans’ JuJu Watkins, each of whom are in the running for national player of the year. Furthermore, the game was a winner-take-all showdown for the Big Ten …

Women’s college basketball player of the year odds: JuJu Watkins leads the board entering the home stretch
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s college basketball player of the year odds: JuJu Watkins leads the board entering the home stretch

New York Times  

The race for the Wooden Award in women’s college basketball is entering the final stretch. Showing a complete scoring arsenal and game-changing ability all over the floor, Watkins dominated one of the nation’s best teams and soundly outplayed Betts — another Wooden finalist. Putting up 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.1 steals and 2.0 blocks per game, Watkins contributes …

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life

LA Times  

Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer, and I’ve been buzzing ever since Thursday’s crosstown showdown, one of the best basketball games I’ve seen since joining the beat. So USC called a timeout, refocused its efforts on UCLA’s Lauren Betts, and Watkins came alive on the defensive end, doubling Betts in …

JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins lifts sixth-ranked USC to program-defining win over No. 1 UCLA

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Some of those Trojans stars from the early 1980s — including Hall of Famers Cheryl Miller and Tina Thompson — joined a raucous crowd as USC rallied for the program’s first win over a top-ranked team since 1983 on Thursday night. “I’m really just like …

The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins leads USC to an upset win over UCLA
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins leads USC to an upset win over UCLA

LA Times  

The fans go crazy after a block by USC’s JuJu Watkins against UCLA in the second half. Continue reading here Clippers box score NBA scores NBA standings DODGERS From Jack Harris: Last year, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s season debut was a cause for alarm. 1966 — Philadelphia’s Wilt Chamberlain scores 41 points in a 149-123 win over Detroit to become the NBA’s …

JuJu Watkins erases slump in sensational fashion as No. 6 USC defeats No. 1 UCLA
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins erases slump in sensational fashion as No. 6 USC defeats No. 1 UCLA

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is used to feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. USC’s JuJu Watkins tries to drive past UCLA’s Londynn Jones in the fourth quarter. “She made more threes in the first half than she’s made in the last five games.” Watkins wasn’t just dominating from deep. “I felt like we looked too defeated at that point.” …

With JuJu Watkins slumping, other Trojans find their fit ahead of USC-UCLA showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

With JuJu Watkins slumping, other Trojans find their fit ahead of USC-UCLA showdown

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, drives to the hoop past Ohio State’s Taylor Thierry in a game last Saturday at Galen Center. We’ve got a lot of people who have each other’s backs.” That much was clear Saturday as USC rolled a top-10 Ohio State team without Watkins at her best. “We’ve had some team conversations and just a lot …

No. 4 USC overcomes JuJu Watkins at her worst in win over Minnesota
2 months ago

No. 4 USC overcomes JuJu Watkins at her worst in win over Minnesota

LA Times  

USC guard Kennedy Smith defends against Minnesota guard Grace Grocholski during the first half of the Trojans’ 82-69 win Thursday at Galen Center. A star turn from Trojans forward Kiki Iriafen, along with timely contributions from its fleet of talented freshmen, was plenty to put away Minnesota 82-69, giving USC a 15th straight victory. I believe if she misses five …

JuJu Watkins scores 22 to lead No. 4 USC past Indiana for its 13th straight win
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 22 to lead No. 4 USC past Indiana for its 13th straight win

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives to the basket in front of Indiana guard Chloe Moore-McNeil during the second half of the Trojans’ 73-66 win Sunday. Watkins made sure of it with her late flourish — a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter to give the Trojans a 51-50 lead and seven points in a 12-0 fourth-quarter run. Chloe Moore-McNeil …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC try to bring ‘some fun’ to weary and fire-ravaged Los Angeles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC try to bring ‘some fun’ to weary and fire-ravaged Los Angeles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins and the rest of the Southern California women’s basketball team had a couple of special visitors in the locker room Sunday night. “She told us she’d been reading about how well we’ve been doing and wanted to come and meet …

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from 3-point range, and Avery Howell pushed the Trojans’ lead to five with a couple free throws. Takeaways USC: It wasn’t the best night for Watkins, who shot 7 …

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
2 months, 4 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, chases after the ball in front of Rutgers forward Zachara Perkins during the first half of the Trojans’ win Sunday night. 4 USC rout Rutgers 92-42 on Sunday night, handing the Scarlet Knights their worst loss in school history. Watkins made it a 49-point game before she checked out for the final time with 3:50 …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska
3 months ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, defends against Nebraska guard Allison Weidner during the first half of the Trojans’ 75-55 win Wednesday at Galen Center. “We’re learning this conference, but it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot of NCAA tournament-quality teams,” Gottlieb said of the Trojans’ Big Ten rivals. “We have to approach each game that way — since it’s all …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 8 of the season: JuJu Watkins, Southern California The sophomore guard had another stellar effort in a win over Michigan on Sunday, scoring 31 points with seven assists, five rebounds and three …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 months, 1 week ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 7 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard shined in the Trojans’ 72-70 victory over UConn, scoring 25 points with six rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The senior forward …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller
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3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off No. 4 Connecticut to win in a thriller

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, left, tries to drive past Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Trojans’ 72-70 win Saturday night. “This is a really significant win, and it’s a significant win because of the stature of the UConn program and what Geno Auriemma has done for our sport,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “So I think …

JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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3 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge

New York Times  

HARTFORD, Conn. — With just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter of Saturday’s top-10 matchup between No. Much to the delight of the road Trojans, JuJu Watkins led her team over Bueckers in a game featuring two of the nation’s best players. She blocked Bueckers’ final shot attempt of the first half, then blocked guard Ashlynn Shade on …

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers

LA Times  

USC star JuJu Watkins walks in front of Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb during a win over Elon on Sunday. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, left, greets Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma before the Trojans’ loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in April. The matchup pins not only two of the best coaches in women’s college basketball against each other …

JuJu Watkins scores 26 points to lead No. 5 Southern California past Elon 88-30
3 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 26 points to lead No. 5 Southern California past Elon 88-30

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California rolled past Elon 88-30 on Sunday for its sixth straight win. Kayleigh Heckel had 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals, Talia von Oelhoffen had 10 points and Rayah Marshall pulled down 14 rebounds. Key moment Elon briefly hung with …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 months, 3 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 5 of the season: JuJu Watkins, USC The sophomore guard averaged 30.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks during USC’s two wins. Runner-Up Sarah Strong, UConn; The freshman forward averaged …

JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten opener
3 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 21, No. 6 USC downs Oregon 66-53 in Big Ten opener

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Southern California to a 66-53 win over Oregon in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Oregon led 13-12 after the first quarter, but USC scored the first 18 points of the second quarter and never trailed again. Scott opened the third …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins celebrates with teammates after making a three-pointer during a 94-52 victory over California Baptist at Galen Center on Tuesday. JuJu Watkins made a school-record nine three-pointers and scored 40 points as No. Takeaways Cal Baptist: The Lancers opened the season with a 30-point loss to Oregon and have dropped every game by double digits. Up next: …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM DESERT, Calif. — JuJu Watkins scored a season-best 34 points despite four fouls, Kiki Iriafen added a career-high 30 and No. 6 Southern California pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint …

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to win over Saint Louis in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
4 months ago

JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen lead USC to win over Saint Louis in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins scored a season-high 34 points during the Trojans’ 104-65 win over Saint Louis in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. 6 USC pulled away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 104-65 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Friday night. Saint Louis shot 48% in the second quarter while holding the Trojans to 40% …

Watkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
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4 months ago

Watkins scores 20 points to lead No. 6 USC over Seton Hall 84-51 in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Southern California defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Wednesday night. Takeaways Seton Hall: The Pirates kept it close in the second and third quarters, getting outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint Louis …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
4 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational

LA Times  

JuJu Watkins is defended by Seton Hall’s Savannah Catalon, left, and Yaya Lops in the second half. 6 USC defeated Seton Hall 84-51 in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational on Wednesday night. Takeaways Seton Hall: The Pirates kept it close in the second and third quarters, being outscored by just a few points. USC stays in the desert to play Saint …

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss
4 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC can’t hold back No. 6 Notre Dame in first loss

LA Times  

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, center, passes around USC guard JuJu Watkins, right, as center Rayah Marshall, left, and guard Talia von Oelhoffen defend during the first half of the Trojans’ 74-61 loss Saturday at Galen Center. “You don’t schedule this game because you think anything is going to be a 40-point win,” Gottlieb said, speaking about how she and …

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era
4 months, 1 week ago

Lindsay Gottlieb Q&A: USC head coach on JuJu Watkins and women’s basketball’s new era

New York Times  

There are stars all across women’s college basketball this season, but only one coach can claim a lineup with two of the top five players in America, at least according to The Athletic. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb heads one of the glamour teams in the sport, led by the otherworldly 6-2 sophomore wing JuJu Watkins and 6-3 graduate …

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark
4 months, 2 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 2 fewer games than Caitlin Clark

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins has heard plenty of comparisons to Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark over the past two seasons. Watkins reached 1,000 career points Friday afternoon during the second half of the third-ranked Trojans’ 81-50 victory over Santa Clara. Watkins reached the mark …

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark
4 months, 2 weeks ago

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark

LA Times  

At the end of a historically dominant week in which records were toppled and women’s college basketball put on early notice, JuJu Watkins pulled up from behind the arc in Friday’s game and bricked. It took Watkins just 38 games to reach the mark, just one game slower than the NCAA record holders, Maree Jackson of Louisiana State, Carol Menken …

JuJu Watkins becomes first active NCAA athlete to inspire a Funko Pop figure
4 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins becomes first active NCAA athlete to inspire a Funko Pop figure

New York Times  

Funko Pop figures have been ubiquitous for years now, representing seemingly every famous person and fictional character in existence at this point, but there was never one made of an active NCAA athlete from any sport — until now. @USCWBB @USC_Athletics https://t.co/24UW32Z5Nl… pic.twitter.com/9anh5fQqeL — Funko November 13, 2024 That Watkins is the first NCAA athlete to be included in a …

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge
4 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Southern California trounce Cal State Northridge 124-39 on Tuesday night. Takeaways Cal State Northridge: The Matadors are in the middle of a four-game road trip, with the two remaining games in California, under first-time head coach Angie Ned. 20 Ole Miss in Paris to …

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC dominate in win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
4 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 3 USC dominate in win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins, shown here during a win over Mississippi on Nov. 4, scored 16 points in a 90-35 win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on Saturday. 3 USC routed Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 90-35 on Saturday in the Trojans’ home opener. The Trojans’ defense never allowed Cal Poly to make a sustained run. Takeaways Cal Poly: …

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