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The Texas A&M Corpus-Christi Islanders were barely a threat to JuJu Watkins and the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 squad’s 87-55 win in the first round of March Madness on Saturday. Right from the get-go, it was clear how big of a gap there was in terms of quality and overall talent between Texas A&M […]

At the heart of USC women’s basketball, a bridge spans generations, linking past Trojan legends to the bright future embodied by stars like JuJu Watkins. Ahead of the madness of March Madness and the women’s NCAA Tournament, USC legend Cheryl Miller offered some advice to Watkins in a moment of mentorship that has long defined […]

For the second year in a row, the USC women’s basketball is going to dance in March, thanks in large part to super freshman JuJu Watkins, who has the opportunity to become an even larger college basketball figure depending on how the Trojans perform in March Madness. College basketball fans show love for JuJu Watkins […]

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd has nothing but high praise for USC freshman guard JuJu Watkins, heralding her as a professional in the making. Loyd’s insights into Watkins’ career and her impact on women’s college basketball shed light on the shifting dynamics of the sport. Watkins, who has been turning heads with her remarkable performance for […]

In a moment full of emotion and historical significance, the USC women’s basketball team, led by coach Lindsay Gottlieb, clinched the last women’s Pac-12 title, marking the end of an era for the conference. The culmination of the tournament in this final year brought to the forefront the impact of the Pac-12 on women’s basketball, […]

The USC Trojans have been one of the top teams in the country this season and that’s largely due to the play of freshman sensation JuJu Watkins. Watkins is arguably the top player in the country and recently won the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year Award. USC defeated crosstown rival UCLA to advance to the […]

There are a lot of stars in the women’s college basketball world right now, and one of them is USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins. Watkins has done it all for the Trojans this year and she has quickly become a star. USC is currently ranked #7 in the country, and Watkins is averaging 28.2 […]

If Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark is the biggest name in college basketball right now, then USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins is a very close second. Watkins, only a freshman, has been eclipsing various feats and setting records left and right. Just recently, she was given the prestigious honor of gracing the cover of SLAM […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins erupted for 42 points against Colorado women’s basketball on Friday, leaving fans impressed. Among them was Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who was fired up on Instagram: Watkins had almost half of USC women’s basketball’s scoring total, pinning up 42 points to set a record for most points […]

JuJu Watkins led USC women’s basketball to an 87-81 victory over Colorado on Friday night. She also set a new Trojans record with the stellar performance, per Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “She’s done it. JuJu Watkins officially has her 11th 30-point game of the year — the most of any season in USC history, surpassing the […]

In an impressive performance that has become almost routine for her, USC women’s basketball star freshman JuJu Watkins once again stole the spotlight during the Trojans’ victory over Arizona on Monday, scoring 32 points to lead her team to an 81-64 win. The game was not just another win for USC but also a historic […]

The USC women’s basketball team celebrated a 81-64 victory over Arizona with a special appearance from Hollywood star Will Ferrell, marking a memorable moment for the Trojans and standout freshman JuJu Watkins. Watkins, who has quickly become a key player for the Trojans, led her team with an impressive 32-point performance, contributing to USC’s win. […]

JuJu Watkins and the USC women’s basketball team capped off a phenomenal win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday night. Watkins scored a historical 51 points in the 67-58 victory. Thus, NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant held the freshman guard in high regard. NBA stars sing JuJu Watkins’ praises after legendary Trojans performance […]

USC women’s basketball superstar freshman JuJu Watkins made history Friday night in a record-setting 51-point performance against No. 4 Stanford. Watkins, who nearly totaled Stanford’s entire scoring output in the 67-58 Trojans victory, finished the game with a stat line of 51 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals. She was 6-11 from three-point […]

JuJu Watkins just made history for the USC women’s basketball team in their 67-58 win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday. Despite the attention she’s getting, however, she’s not going to disrespect Caitlin Clark or any of the top collegiate stars today. Watkins dropped 51 on Stanford to set a new record for the most […]

JuJu Watkins is different. The USC women’s basketball star proved as much on Friday after she exploded for 51 points to propel the Trojans to victory over the Stanford Cardinal. USC scored 67 points in the contest, so that means Watkins scored 76 percent of the team’s total. Watkins had 40 through three quarters and […]

Standout USC women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins has once again made headlines by securing her ninth Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honor on Jan. 15th. The achievement sets a new record in the conference, highlighting Watkins’ exceptional talent and contribution to her the Trojans. In a historic game against the second-ranked UCLA on Jan. 15, […]

In a Pac-12 showdown, freshman sensation JuJu Watkins showcased her basketball prowess, leading the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team to a 73-65 win over the No. 5. UCLA Bruins, who were ranked No. 2 on game day Sunday. Watkins scored a remarkable 32 points, contributing significantly to ending UCLA’s undefeated streak this season. This […]

USC’s standout player, JuJu Watkins, has equaled a Pac-12 record by being named Freshman of the Week for the eighth time this season. This achievement puts her on par with Cal’s Kristine Anigwe, who set the record in 2016. The only week Watkins did not win the freshman award was the week of Dec. 18, […]

USC women’s basketball prodigy JuJu Watkins has been making a noticable impact both on and off the court. As one of the top scorers in college basketball, Watkins averages an impressive 26.8 points per game, ranking her second nationally behind Caitlin Clark’s 31.5 points per game. Her extraordinary performance propelled USC’s program to its highest […]

McKenzie Forbes put up a career-high 36 points Thursday to help lead USC basketball to a 85-77 win over Long Beach State.  The Harvard-grad transfer was the team’s leader in points as the Trojans extended their record to 10-0. What made Forbes’ performance so remarkable was she had a career day despite playing through the […]

JuJu Watkins, the standout player for the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team, delivered a stellar performance in front of her favorite player, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James, and his daughter Zhuri on Sunday. Watkins scored 27 points in 28 minutes, leading the Trojans to an impressive 85-53 victory over UC Riverside. The win […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces gave a shout-out to USC women’s basketball sensation JuJu Watkins on Wednesday, showcasing the rising star’s achievements on her Instagram Story and Twitter. Wilson’s commendation comes as Watkins continues to break records and make headlines in the women’s college basketball scene. Wilson, a graduate of the University of […]

USC women’s basketball star freshman JuJu Watkins shattered records previously held by Trojan legends Lisa Leslie and Paula McGee with her latest 30-point game, leading the No. 6 Trojans to a dominating 85-44 victory over Cal Poly on Tuesday. Watkins’ performance marked her fourth 30-point game of the season, a feat that surpasses the achievements […]

The USC women’s basketball team, spearheaded by the remarkable freshman JuJu Watkins, has achieved its highest position in the AP Top 25 in nearly three decades. The Trojans, currently ranked sixth after the AP released the Week Four polls on Monday, have reached this milestone for the first time since the 1994 season, when they […]

USC women’s basketball freshman JuJu Watkins is already making history just five games into her college basketball career. In the Trojans’ narrow 71-70 win over Penn State Wednesday, Watkins led her team with 31 points and 12 rebounds. She had twenty points more than any of her teammates as she put up her third 30-point […]

In the world of women’s college basketball, few freshmen have made an immediate impact like USC’s JuJu Watkins. Her latest performance, a stunning 35-point game against Le Moyne on Nov. 13, not only solidified her as a rising star but also left her reflecting on an already impressive start to her collegiate career. Watkins, who […]

In a moment that transcended the sport, Aaliyah Gayles, a redshirt freshman for the USC women’s basketball team, made an inspirational return to the court on Friday night, 574 days after surviving a horrific shooting incident where she sustained 18 gunshot wounds in her arms and legs. The No. 21 USC Trojans were leading Florida […]

The USC Trojans landed a major recruiting win last year when JuJu Watkins, the consensus No. 1 player in the class of 2023 chose to stay home and suit up for the Trojans. So far, Watkins has been off to a strong start to her college career. This weekend, USC landed a few more top […]

In a stunning display of skill, USC’s newest star, JuJu Watkins, set the college basketball world on fire with a 32-point explosion in her debut against Ohio State. The No. 21 USC Trojans, fueled by Watkins’ historic performance, clinched an 83-74 victory over the No. 7 ranked Buckeyes on Nov. 6. Los Angeles Lakers’ and […]

In a debut that will be etched in USC women’s basketball lore, guard JuJu Watkins delivered an explosive performance that has the world of college basketball abuzz on social media. Watkins, in her very first collegiate game, powered the No. 21 USC Trojans to an electrifying 83-74 victory over the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. […]

For many high school athletes, the leap to college sports is a pivotal transition filled with anticipation and new challenges. For Aaliyah Gayles, the transition to the University of Southern California in the fall of 2022 was marked not just by a step up in competition but also a miraculous recovery that defies the odds. […]

Aaliyah Gayles, the USC women’s basketball guard, carries her history on her skin, with tattoos that narrate a story of survival, resilience and determination. Each piece of ink reflects a chapter of her life, including a harrowing event that tested her strength and willpower. On her left shoulder, a tattoo records the time 11:52 p.m., […]

In the aftermath of a senseless act of violence that shook the Las Vegas community, standout high school basketball star Aaliyah Gayles faced the most challenging opponent of her life — not on the court, but in her fight to recover from the 18 gunshot wounds sustained in her arms and legs during a shooting […]

USC women’s basketball secured a massive signing for next season on Tuesday as Sierra Canyon HS star Juju Watkins, who is classmates with Bronny James, committed to the Trojans for next season. Via Woj: “ESPN Sources: Juju Watkins – No. 1 in ESPNW’s Class of 2023 and considered a generational basketball talent – plans to […]