JuJu Watkins Returns Stronger | USC Trojans Basketball News

JuJu Watkins Returns Stronger | USC Trojans Basketball News

Author: The Daily News Now! June 30, 2026 Duration: 1:48

JuJu Watkins, USC’s two-time All-American and Naismith Player of the Year, missed the entire 2025 season after tearing her ACL—but she didn’t sit idle. From the sidelines, she led her team, mentored freshmen, and found healing in giving back. Her coach, Lindsay Gottlieb, praised her resilience, calling the injury a catalyst for unexpected growth. Now back on the court, Watkins is hungry to lead a stacked USC squad featuring top recruits Saniyah Hall, Sitaya Fagan, Sara Okeke, and transfers Ryann Bennett and Pania Davis. Gottlieb believes Watkins is even stronger now—and the team’s culture, discipline, and future look brighter than ever.

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