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 pop-culture collectibles line like this is another marker of how women’s college basketball has grown in popularity in recent years. “JuJu Watkins has played a pivotal role in elevating the sport, and we’re thrilled to honor her impact with our inaugural NCAA Pop! GO DEEPER Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women's basketball in spotlight In October, Watkins signed a multi-year extension with Nike and added a new deal with Gatorade to her NIL portfolio.

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USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
Trending News
5 days, 8 hours 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’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery
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6 days, 21 hours 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 driven to lead top-seeded USC on deeper run in women’s NCAA Tournament
1 week, 5 days 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’s JuJu Watkins becomes first women’s college athlete to sign exclusive deal with Fanatics
2 weeks, 2 days ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins becomes first women’s college athlete to sign exclusive deal with Fanatics

New York Times  

USC standout JuJu Watkins signed an exclusive, multi-year deal with Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles, the company’s trading card division, Fanatics announced Friday. As a result of the deal, Fanatics Collectibles will also now be able to feature Watkins in her USC uniform on its cards, with the first standard issue coming in the 2025 Bowman University Chrome Basketball product, which …

JuJu Watkins is best player in America, and USC might be the best team
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

JuJu Watkins voted The Athletic’s unanimous National Player of the Year
3 weeks, 6 days 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
4 weeks 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 and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Watkins, Betts or Hidalgo? Our experts debate who should win women’s basketball POY
1 month ago

Watkins, Betts or Hidalgo? Our experts debate who should win women’s basketball POY

New York Times  

The Athletic’s debate series features two writers breaking down a specific topic. In this edition, Chantel Jennings and Ben Pickman debate which women’s college basketball player should win Player of the Year. Chantel Jennings: As we head into the final week of the season, there seems to be one overriding theme in women’s college hoops this year: parity at the …

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

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 …

JuJu Watkins erases slump in sensational fashion as No. 6 USC defeats No. 1 UCLA
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
2 months, 4 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 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 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 Paige Bueckers shine in matchup of two of women’s basketball’s top stars
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week
3 months, 2 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 …

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 …

With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations
4 months, 3 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 …

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers vs. JuJu Watkins: How UConn, USC stars will keep women’s basketball in spotlight

New York Times  

USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb noticed a stranger approaching. Kevin Hart was in attendance to see JuJu Watkins and the USC Women’s Basketball team ✌️#ncaaw #fighton pic.twitter.com/31PLjQDknN — WNBA Got Game December 20, 2023 Bueckers, who won national Player of the Year as a freshman four years ago, is in her final season at UConn. Watkins’ and Bueckers’ play, storylines …

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA
5 months, 3 weeks ago

USC's Juju Watkins Ready to Take College Torch with Caitlin Clark in WNBA

Associated Press  

USC's Juju Watkins is poised to take the college basketball torch from Caitlin Clark, who has carried the position for the past few years. Watkins, a sophomore, has shown immense potential, leading USC to the Elite Eight last year and being named Preseason Player of the Year. She is also a first-team, All-American selection, setting a national record for a …

USC's JuJu Watkins wins breakthrough athlete at The ESPYS
8 months, 2 weeks ago

USC's JuJu Watkins wins breakthrough athlete at The ESPYS

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy JuJu Watkins won best breakthrough …

JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles
9 months ago

JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — JuJu Watkins has already thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles. “That’s definitely a long-term goal of mine when I get done with my college career,” Watkins said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday. “Definitely something I’m looking …

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why can’t JuJu Watkins enter the WNBA draft early? And even if she could, should she?

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins poses for a photo with a fan after the Trojans’ Sweet 16 win over Baylor in Portland, Ore. As JuJu Watkins wiped tears from her eyes with the corner of her jersey after USC’s season-ending loss to Connecticut in the NCAA regional final, UConn coach Geno Auriemma gave Watkins two encouraging pats on the back. “If …

What’s next for JuJu Watkins and USC: ‘We’re not trying to be a one-hit wonder’
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers and UConn end magical season for JuJu Watkins and USC

LA Times  

Not so fast, freshman. UConn played in 14 consecutive Final Fours before last season’s disappointment while the Trojans were mired in anonymity before Watkins chose her hometown school over established powers. “For her to have the year she had as a freshman — fearless, confident, one of the best players in the country — she’s got a lot to build …

JuJu vs. Paige? No, it’s USC vs. UConn in Elite Eight
11 months, 4 weeks ago

JuJu vs. Paige? No, it’s USC vs. UConn in Elite Eight

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins poses for a photo with a fan after the Sweet 16 win over Baylor on Saturday. “It’s USC vs. UConn,” Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma said, “not Paige vs. JuJu.” Watkins’ top-seeded Trojans face No. “Seeing this matchup come to life tomorrow, I know it’s going to bring a lot more people, more views, just more …

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

Top women’s college players like Clark and Reese expect NIL deals to stay with them in the pros
1 year ago

Top women’s college players like Clark and Reese expect NIL deals to stay with them in the pros

Associated Press  

Only a few short years ago, there was no inkling that college basketball players could be millionaires or at least be able to consider staying in school because they could earn enough money to make it worth their while even with pro contracts available. Women’s basketball is one of the hottest tickets in college sports, a popularity driven in part …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins ready to steer USC to Final Four
1 year ago

March Madness: JuJu Watkins ready to steer USC to Final Four

LA Times  

On her first possession of her first game in her first dance, Judea Skies Watkins lost the ball. “I think we’re watching something really spectacular happen with JuJu,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “I think any time she has an opportunity to play, she realizes what goes along with being JuJu, that there are a lot of eyes on her, …

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

Caitlin, Angel, Paige, JuJu and more. The March Madness star power this year is all about the women
1 year ago

Caitlin, Angel, Paige, JuJu and more. The March Madness star power this year is all about the women

Associated Press  

As March Madness is set to tip off, three of the most recognizable names in college basketball are in the women’s tournament: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. “One thousand percent we’ve seen a shift in just the perception of women’s college basketball in general,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. They’re all visible.” ESPN said it just saw the …

USC women prove they’re more than JuJu Watkins: ‘We’re an entire team’
1 year ago

USC women prove they’re more than JuJu Watkins: ‘We’re an entire team’

LA Times  

USC guard McKenzie Forbes celebrates with teammates after an overtime win against UCLA in the semifinals of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday in Las Vegas. “We’re an entire team,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said before the tournament. “She is phenomenal, people have game-planned against, but finishing second in this tough league and going through the gauntlet that we have takes …

Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, JuJu Watkins headline The Athletic All-America teams
1 year ago

Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, JuJu Watkins headline The Athletic All-America teams

New York Times  

The regular season has come and gone, and while the NCAA selection committee might need more time to select the truly best 68 teams in the country, here at The Athletic, we feel confident that we’ve seen enough to select the best players in the country for our annual All-America teams. First team Player Team Votes Caitlin Clark Iowa 30 …

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins was the clear choice for The Athletic Freshman of the Year award
1 year ago

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins was the clear choice for The Athletic Freshman of the Year award

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of UConn vs. USC in the women’s March Madness Elite 8. USC freshman guard JuJu Watkins made the first shot of her college career — a running right-handed floater after breaking Ohio State’s vaunted press — to score the first basket of the Trojans season. Throughout the season, Watkins reinforced what her coach said that …

USC’s JuJu Watkins named Pac-12 freshman of the year, three Bruins on All-Pac-12 team
1 year ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins named Pac-12 freshman of the year, three Bruins on All-Pac-12 team

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins is the program’s sixth freshman of the year and first since 2020. After winning 14 of 17 Pac-12 freshman of the week honors, USC’s JuJu Watkins was named conference freshman of the year on Tuesday. With Watkins at the center of USC’s revival, the Trojans are primed to make their first back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances since …

USC’s JuJu Watkins brings her own ‘Mamba mentality’ after 51-point game
1 year, 1 month ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins brings her own ‘Mamba mentality’ after 51-point game

LA Times  

It’s gotta be the shoes. JuJu Watkins poured in a USC record 51 points against Stanford, torching the Pac-12 leaders with a dizzying array of stepbacks, crossovers and silky jumpers and dancing with defenders in her Kobe “Mambacita” sneakers. Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff texted Gottlieb, a former Cavaliers assistant, in disbelief: “50-ball?” Watkins won social media over the weekend, …

‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Don’t move … improve’: Can L.A.’s newest star revive a storied women’s basketball program?

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins’ hands didn’t feel quite right. WNBA legend Candace Parker, who provided commentary for TruTV, said: “USC is in for a treat with JuJu Watkins’ career.” But the moment that stuck out to McGuff wasn’t Watkins’ scoring. “It’s not subtle how good JuJu is.” Gottlieb sat on one of the couches in her office across from …

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’
1 year, 3 months ago

Why USC’s JuJu Watkins is ‘your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player’

LA Times  

He’s her favorite player. “She’s the next greatest thing in women’s basketball,” James said two days after he watched USC dismantle UC Riverside with Watkins scoring 27 points in 29 minutes. She has pro stars checking on her progress with USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, who points out the prodigious 18-year-old is “like your favorite basketball player’s favorite basketball player.” “She …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is poised to step in as the next big star of women’s college basketball
1 year, 3 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is poised to step in as the next big star of women’s college basketball

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Caitlin Clark — the current Associated Press national player of the year — is in what may be her final season at Iowa. “Just to feel this energy in LA.” As the Watkins phenomenon grows, USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb has considered reaching out to Iowa coach Lisa Bluder to see how they manage Clark’s stardom. The resident …

Who leads women’s college basketball’s freshmen race? JuJu Watkins? Madison Booker?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who leads women’s college basketball’s freshmen race? JuJu Watkins? Madison Booker?

New York Times  

We’re one-third of the way through the college hoops season and conference play is knocking on the door. And with UConn’s injury issues, four of their top eight players are freshmen, and it seems like one will become that perimeter counterpart to Paige Bueckers at some point. As many names as we’ve listed, it sort of seems as though another …

A new era for USC women’s basketball: All eyes on JuJu Watkins
1 year, 4 months 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 …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is among top freshmen to watch as the women’s hoops season begins
1 year, 4 months ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is among top freshmen to watch as the women’s hoops season begins

Associated Press  

Southern California’s JuJu Watkins says she is trying not to get caught up the considerable expectations that have accompanied the start of her college career. Some other freshmen who could make a major impact this season: KK ARNOLD, UCONN Arnold was a three-time Associated Press Wisconsin player of the year and two-time Gatorade state player of the year who had …

Women’s college basketball’s top 20 freshmen: USC’s JuJu Watkins leads the pack
1 year, 5 months ago

Women’s college basketball’s top 20 freshmen: USC’s JuJu Watkins leads the pack

New York Times  

With the advent of the transfer portal, it’d be fair to assume there are fewer opportunities for freshmen these days. These 20 players — for a variety of reasons — are the 20 I’m most intrigued to see this season as they make the jump from high school ball to the NCAA. Dawn Staley showed last season that she had …

Juju Watkins says she’s excited as she prepares for her freshman season at USC
1 year, 8 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 …

Girls’ basketball player of the year: Sierra Canyon’s Juju Watkins, again
2 years ago

Girls’ basketball player of the year: Sierra Canyon’s Juju Watkins, again

LA Times  

Perhaps the bun possesses magical powers, sitting calmly atop Juju Watkins’ head like a divine beacon as she steps back for another jumper. It seemed unlikely that the USC commit could take her game to a higher level after a state-championship run last year, and yet she became a more efficient scorer and improved ballhandler as a senior, averaging 27.3 …

Juju Watkins, not Bronny James, is the star at Sierra Canyon High media day
2 years, 5 months ago

Juju Watkins, not Bronny James, is the star at Sierra Canyon High media day

LA Times  

In her lowest point last season, tears welling in her eyes while in a handshake line after a Southern Section Open Division championship loss, Sierra Canyon High’s Juju Watkins turned to her roots. In her opening statement, girls’ basketball coach Alicia Komaki announced the team would open with games Nov. 18 and 19 televised by ESPN before heading out-of-state to …

Girls’ basketball player of the year: Juju Watkins of Sierra Canyon
3 years ago

Girls’ basketball player of the year: Juju Watkins of Sierra Canyon

LA Times  

Alicia Komaki, the Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High girls’ basketball coach, had an observation about how her talented new transfer student, Juju Watkins, could make herself better. In the final game of the 2021-22 season, Komaki’s vision could be seen on the biggest stage — the Open Division state championship game at Golden 1 Center. “To see that come true is …

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