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Watkins was named the women's 2025 Naismith National Player of the Year on Wednesday.
From USA TODAY
UCLA’s Lauren Betts was named Naismith Women’s Defensive Player of the Year after the 6-foot-7 center led the Bruins with 20.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 0.9 steals per game.
From Los Angeles Daily News
“Thank you all for the incredible love and support. Seeing all your messages has meant the world to me — y’all have given me so much hope,” she posted on her Instagram Story.
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Per ESPN's Michele Steele, USC star JuJu Watkins and North Carolina's RJ Davis lead all male and female athletes in NIL endorsements over the past 12 months. According to Steele, Davis has 25 NIL deals while Watkins has 20.
USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins' NCAA Tournament run may have ended prematurely due to injury; however, no one can deny the incredible season she had and what she has accomplished with the team. Proof of that is her latest recognition,
College basketball continues to be the go-to sport for name, image and likeness deals, according to a new report from sponsorship data company SponsorUnited. North Carolina's RJ Davis and USC's JuJu Watkins led all male and female athletes,
Among the Trojans' 28 victories was a tightly contested, 72-70 win over UConn in December. Watkins was the star of the game, leading all scorers with 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting to go along with six rebounds and five assists.
USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins was all of us when seeing an April Fool's post suggesting she was transferring schools.
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