How to watch USC at Maryland: JuJu Watkins leads Trojans against undefeated Terrapins
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How to watch USC at Maryland: JuJu Watkins leads Trojans against undefeated Terrapins

New York Times  

Maryland is undefeated and off to its best start in more than a decade. Lindsay Gottlieb coaches two of the best players in the game — Watkins, the transcendent playmaker who leads the conference in scoring, and Iriafen, an interior force snagging almost five offensive boards per outing. Sabreena Merchant’s New Year’s resolution for the Trojans: “Take care of the ball…in Quad 1 games, the turnover rate spikes to 24.8 percent, meaning nearly one turnover every four possessions, placing the Trojans in the 11th percentile. Against decent defenses, USC needs to be better at taking care of possessions.” Merchant on Maryland: “Maryland’s defense has dramatically improved in recent seasons. They don’t play particularly aggressively on defense, but they are long, and that leads to a lot of deflections.” USC at Maryland odds

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USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
1 day, 4 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 routs Mississippi State 96-59 to reach Sweet 16 after losing JuJu Watkins to injury
1 day, 12 hours 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 day, 14 hours 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 …

USC’s JuJu Watkins sustains season-ending knee injury, will undergo surgery
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2 days, 16 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 …

March Madness: JuJu Watkins scores 22 and top-seeded USC routs UNCG 71-25 in 1st round
3 days, 19 hours 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
1 week, 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 …

The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins is the star, but USC knows it takes a team to win the title
3 weeks, 2 days 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
3 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

USC at UCLA women’s basketball: How to watch battle for Los Angeles between top-five teams
3 weeks, 4 days ago

USC at UCLA women’s basketball: How to watch battle for Los Angeles between top-five teams

New York Times  

4 USC and second-ranked UCLA. It’s JuJu Watkins vs. Lauren Betts in a battle of Player of the Year contenders, Kiki Iriafen vs. Kiki Rice in a battle of, well, Kikis, Westwood vs. downtown Los Angeles. Even in a sprawling city with limitless star power, Watkins has emerged as an airy, swaggering force across Los Angeles. She’s an L.A. native …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA in season sweep to claim Big Ten title
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

No. 8 Michigan State visits Rice and No. 16 Maryland
1 month ago

No. 8 Michigan State visits Rice and No. 16 Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State Spartans at Maryland Terrapins College Park, Maryland; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -3.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Michigan State is seventh in the Big Ten scoring 79.0 points per game and is shooting 47.0%. LAST 10 GAMES: Terrapins: …

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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iriafen scores 24 points and No. 7 USC beats No. 8 Ohio State 84-63 as Watkins struggles

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Southern California defeated eighth-ranked Ohio State 84-63 on Saturday night when Trojans star JuJu Watkins struggled offensively. It was a cold shooting night for Watkins, the Big Ten’s leading scorer who averages 24.2 points. Takeaways Ohio State: The Buckeyes got swept in LA, losing …

No. 4 USC rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No. 4 USC rallies after poor start before losing at Iowa

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins is fouled by Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach while driving to the basket during the first half Sunday. Lucy Olsen scored 28 points and Addison O’Grady had 13 as Iowa topped No. The Trojans’ biggest lead was 47-41 in the third quarter, and they were up 50-45 with 2:09 left in the period before the Hawkeyes scored …

Maryland hosts Williams and Nebraska
2 months, 1 week ago

Maryland hosts Williams and Nebraska

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Nebraska Cornhuskers at Maryland Terrapins College Park, Maryland; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -9.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nebraska takes on Maryland after Brice Williams scored 21 points in Nebraska’s 85-82 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Connor Essegian averages 2.6 …

JuJu Watkins scores 22 to lead No. 4 USC past Indiana for its 13th straight win
2 months, 1 week 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 scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss
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2 months, 2 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 …

No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 4 USC women rally to defeat No. 8 Maryland

LA Times  

USC center Rayah Marshall blocks a shot by Maryland guard Shyanne Sellers during the second half. Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from three-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 …

JuJu Watkins scores 23 points as USC hands Rutgers worst loss in school history
2 months, 3 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 …

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans’ ninth straight victory
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watkins scores 26 to lead No. 4 USC To 75-55 win over Nebraska for Trojans’ ninth straight victory

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 USC to a 75-55 win over Nebraska on Wednesday for the Trojans’ ninth straight victory. Key moment The Trojans ran the fast break in the second quarter after a missed shot and Watkins did a Eurostep around Jessica Petrie to score on a layup …

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC overcome slow start in blowout win over Nebraska
2 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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, USC prevail in nail-biter vs. UConn after Paige Bueckers’ second-half surge
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3 months 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 …

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

USC vs. Connecticut an Elite rematch between stars JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers
3 months 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, 1 week 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, 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 …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives and looks past Fresno State forwards Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou Tuesday at the Galen Center. I think the press got us going.” USC guard JuJu Watkins points toward forward Kiki Iriafen during the Trojans’ win over Fresno State Tuesday at the Galen Center. After the Trojans deployed their press, they outscored Fresno State 40-12 …

JuJu Watkins breaks another USC record in blowout win over Cal Baptist
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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% …

JuJu Watkins scores 20 points as USC defeats Seton Hall in Acrisure Holiday Invitational
3 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

USC star JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000-point mark faster than Caitlin Clark
4 months, 1 week 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 leads No. 3 USC women to 124-39 rout of Cal State Northridge
4 months, 1 week 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, 2 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: …

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 …

JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight
11 months, 3 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins scores 30, powers Southern California past Baylor 74-70 for spot in Elite Eight

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — With the Elite Eight at stake and Southern California tied 64-all against Baylor with under four minutes left, Trojans All-America freshman JuJu Watkins shook off her shooting woes and took over. “And I knew I had to do something.” Watkins drove the length of the floor for a go-ahead three-point play with 3:13 left and finished with …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor
11 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 …

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored Southern California’s first seven points of the game, giving her team a shot of confidence. Clarice Akunwafo, who at 6-foot-6 equaled Jackson’s height, disrupted the Kansas center with a career-high six blocks among USC’s 10 in the game and even did a little scoring down the stretch. USC!” The Trojans ran off 12 straight …

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years
1 year ago

JuJu Watkins shines as USC advances to Sweet 16 for first time in 30 years

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins passes in front of Kansas guard Wyvette Mayberry, left, and center Taiyanna Jackson during the Trojans’ victory in the second round of the NCAA tournament Monday at Galen Center. Watkins sent the Trojans to their first Sweet 16 since 1994 with 28 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in top-seeded USC’s 73-55 win over No. “When …

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 …

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