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Nike returned to Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 26 years with its new commercial, “So Win,” which aired during Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. The ad, featuring some of the biggest names in women’s sports, reflects Nike’s continued investment in the rising popularity of female athletes. The 60-second spot, narrated by Grammy […]

No. 7 USC women’s basketball clinched a 84-63 win over No. 8 Ohio State on Saturday night, even as star guard JuJu Watkins struggled offensively for much of the game. The Trojans improved to 21-2 overall and 11-1 in Big Ten play, thanks to strong performances from Kiki Iriafen and Rayah Marshall. Watkins, the Big […]

No. 7 USC women’s basketball relied on its depth to power past Wisconsin in an 86-64 victory Wednesday night, with JuJu Watkins recording a season-low 14 points in just 26 minutes. The Trojans’ bench outscored the Badgers’ reserves 33-8, allowing head coach Lindsay Gottlieb to distribute minutes more evenly after Watkins had carried much of […]

The USC women’s basketball team may have left Iowa with a loss on Sunday, but they stayed on the court after the game to witness a historic moment for the sport. Following their 76-69 defeat to the Hawkeyes, USC head coach Lindsay Gottlieb explained why the Trojans remained in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch Iowa retire […]

2024-25 hasn’t gone exactly how Iowa women’s basketball would have hoped in its first year without Caitlin Clark and former head coach Lisa Bluder, but the Hawkeyes still have some of that magic of the glory days in them. On Sunday, Clark and Bluder were back in the building at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for her jersey […]

No. 4-ranked USC women’s basketball defeated Indiana 73-66 in a Big Ten clash on Sunday, extending their winning streak to 13 games in a game marked by high-intensity play and a energetic Assembly Hall crowd. USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins scored 22 points, including a pivotal buzzer-beater three-pointer to end the third quarter, swinging […]

JuJu Watkins and the No. 4 USC women’s basketball team secured a high-scoring win on Sunday, providing a much-needed reprieve for Los Angeles residents grappling with the impact of devastating wildfires. In front of a crowd of 5,881 at the Galen Center, the Trojans defeated Penn State 95-73 in one of the first major sporting […]

JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC women’s basketball completed a successful two-game East Coast trip, capped by a 79-74 win over No. 8 Maryland on Wednesday night, handing the Terrapins their first loss of the season. The win followed USC’s 92-42 rout of Rutgers on Sunday, with Watkins playing a key role in both games. […]

No. 4 USC women’s basketball delivered a dominating performance Sunday night, defeating Rutgers 92-42 and handing the Scarlet Knights their worst home loss in school history. Despite the lopsided victory, USC’s star freshman JuJu Watkins expressed disappointment over not facing Rutgers’ standout guard Kiyomi McMiller. “She’s a good player,” Watkins said, as reported by Doug […]

If there was any doubt before — and there wasn’t, really — it is now clear that Juju Watkins is on track to become an all-time great USC women’s basketball player. And that’s saying a lot, as the program boasts alumnae like Cynthia Cooper, Cheryl Miller, Tina Thompson and Lisa Leslie. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith […]

On Saturday night, one of the titanic clashes of the women’s college basketball season didn’t disappoint. No. 4 UConn and No. 7 USC went back and forth all evening in a blockbuster matchup between two Final Four and national title contenders. Star guards Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins were the main attraction on Saturday night, […]

The USC women’s basketball team is starting to round into form with a new-look route run 2024-25 as it looks to compete for a Big Ten title in its first year in the conference and eventually a national championship. The Trojans got off on the right foot in conference play on Saturday with a 66-53 […]

When State Farm signed Iowa star Caitlin Clark to an NIL deal in 2023, it was historic in that Clark became the first NCAA player ever to sign an endorsement deal with the insurance company. Well, that list just grew n by one more. USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins recently signed her own NIL deal […]

USC women’s basketball superstar JuJu Watkins has had an up-and-down start to her highly-anticipated sophomore season, but Tuesday may have been her best performance yet. With USC taking on California Baptist in Los Angeles, Watkins dropped a smooth 40 points to lead the Trojans to a 94-52 win. Watkins’ efficiency was the most staggering part […]

No. 6 USC routed Saint Louis 104-65 on Nov. 29 at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational, led by JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen, who became the first Trojan teammates since Lisa Leslie and Tammy Story in 1990 to score 30 points each in the same game. Watkins finished with 34 points, marking her 15th career 30-point […]

The No. 6-ranked USC women’s basketball team bounced back from their first loss of the season with a dominant 84-51 win over Seton Hall on Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The win in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational came just days after a 74-61 loss to then-No. 3 Notre Dame, a result […]

Snoop Dogg made a bold courtside statement during USC’s women’s basketball game against Notre Dame on Saturday, donning a custom jacket featuring Trojans star JuJu Watkins. The rapper and longtime USC fan was one of several celebrities at Galen Center in Los Angeles, where the No. 3 Trojans faced off against No. 6 Notre Dame. […]

The USC women’s basketball team was defeated 74-61 by Notre Dame on Saturday. Notre Dame played well en route to the victory. They are now 5-0 overall, while USC fell to 4-1. So how did USC star JuJu Watkins play in the game? JuJu Watkins’ game against Notre Dame Watkins scored 24 points in the […]

The USC women’s basketball program has had a strong start to the 2024 season. The No. 3-ranked Trojans improved to 4-0 with their 81-50 win over Santa Clara. USC is strongly led by star guard Juju Watkins; however, her freshman teammate Kennedy Smith received a notable injury update. Following a surgical procedure, Smith was sidelined […]

During the 2023-24 college basketball season, former Iowa star Caitlin Clark made history becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. But in a couple of seasons, that record could be broken by USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins who recently reached the 1,000 career points milestone. During USC’s win against Santa Clara on Friday, JuJu Watkins became […]

Juju Watkins and USC women’s basketball set multiple program records Tuesday night with a 124-39 victory over the Cal State Northridge Matadors, marking the largest margin of victory ever for USC basketball — men’s or women’s — and breaking the school’s single-game scoring record. The Trojans’ overwhelming performance also happened to be head coach Lindsay […]

Saweetie is always down to give a pep talk to her alma mater. The Grammy-nominated rapper went by the University of Southern California to give some inspiring words to the women’s basketball team. “Let’s really focus on our recovery,” USC’s Coach Lindsay Gottlieb began before introducing the rapper. “Saweetie is way cooler than me and […]

JuJu Watkins and USC women’s basketball delivered a dominating 90-35 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday, responding to head coach Lindsay Gottlieb’s challenge to play with “energy and heart” and display their season’s potential. The game, USC’s home opener, attracted a notable crowd, including rapper Saweetie, USC legend Cheryl Miller and WNBA star Chiney Ogwumike. […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier is coming off the best season of her career and believes the WNBA is peaking at the same time she is. Collier, fresh off a runner-up finish in the 2024 WNBA Finals, sees future prospects Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins as “generational talents” who will help her and others grow […]

JuJu Watkins and the USC women’s basketball team opened up their 2024-25 season with an intriguing matchup on Monday. The Trojans took a trip across the pond to open their season against #20 Ole Miss as the two teams went to battle in Paris, France. The game came down to the wire as things were […]

USC women’s basketball tipped off one of its most highly-anticipated seasons since the Cheryl Miller days on Monday when it took a trip overseas to take on No. 20 Ole Miss. Despite carrying the No. 3 preseason ranking into the game, USC found itself in a dogfight that came down to the wire before it […]

As JuJu Watkins gears up for her sophomore season with USC women’s basketball, expectations are higher than ever for one of college basketball’s newest and brightest stars. Building on an outstanding freshman year, where she showed exceptional scoring and court presence, Watkins is poised to elevate her game to new heights. Here are four bold […]

USC women’s basketball standout sophomore guard JuJu Watkins revealed that former Iowa star Caitlin Clark offered her guidance on managing the increasing attention surrounding her burgeoning basketball career. Watkins, who has quickly become a prominent figure in women’s college basketball, expressed appreciation for Clark’s mentorship. “She’s great. It goes to show how good a person […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball right now. She had a phenomenal freshman season last year, and she led the Trojans on a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Typically, fans in attendance are starstruck to see her when they come and watch USC play. However, […]

As USC star Juju Watkins gears up for her second season in College Basketball, she has landed a huge NIL deal with Gatorade that puts her in the company of Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark per a report by On3. Watkins’ move is noteworthy as she will collaborate with Gatorade to engage with the next […]

USC Women’s Basketball star JuJu Watkins is expected to be one of the best players in the country heading into the 2024-25 season. In addition to Watkins’ on-court success, she is also one of the most marketable and influential figures in the sports world. Watkins signed a multiyear extension with Nike that will give her […]

USC women’s basketball continues to strengthen its program with the commitment of Jazzy Davidson, a five-star recruit in the 2025 high school class. Davidson, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Clackamas, Oregon, announced her commitment to play for the Trojans on Tuesday, as reported by  Shams Charania of  The Athletic on X, formerly Twitter. The commitment further […]

USC women’s basketball will be a force in the 2024 season with star JuJu Watkins leading the way. The sophomore is coming off a phenomenal Year 1 where she averaged over 27 points per game, proving she could potentially be the best player in the nation. After her impressive freshman campaign, Watkins won an ESPY […]

The United States’ dominance continued at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the Team USA women’s basketball team clinched its eighth consecutive gold medal. Now, the focus has shifted to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and what players will make up that roster – especially after all the drama surrounding Caitlin Clark’s exclusion from this […]

With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese gone to the WNBA, there is no bigger name in college basketball than USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins. As a freshman at USC, Watkins broke numerous records and put up insane numbers. And ahead of her sophomore year, JuJu Watkins was in the lab working out with a former […]

The Kings’ DeMar DeRozan has become royalty since a three-team, July sign-and-trade deal brought him to Sacramento to play with Coach Mike Brown’s Kings. Now, DeRozan is preparing for the season with gym time alongside JuJu Watkins, the USC basketball superstar who could be the next mega-star in women’s basketball. DeRozan was spotted shooting hoops […]

Juju Watkins has proven to be one of the most elite bucket-getters in women’s basketball. Her tenacity on both ends of the floor even made some individuals draw a comparison between her and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, the USC basketball star has another star in mind who is more proximate to her […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins recently faced a new kind of pressure at Dodger Stadium, where she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Freeway Series matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers on Saturday. Watkins, known for her basketball prowess, admitted to feeling nervous before the first pitch. “This is probably […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is no stranger to the limelight. The NCAA all-time scoring leader constantly had cameras in her face in college, and USC women’s basketball’s JuJu Watkins may be the next student-athlete to take that mantle. Clark had some words of wisdom for Watkins when they met in April, via Luca Evans […]