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JuJu Watkins Turns Heads with Major Announcement on Monday
JuJu Watkins Turns Heads with Major Announcement on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The USC Trojans women's basketball team has been considered one of the top brands in its sport for the past several seasons, led by JuJu Watkins. Advertisement Watkins committed to USC as one of the most highly touted recruits in college basketball history. She has now played two seasons with the Trojans, having cemented herself as one of the biggest stars in college basketball, coming off a season during which she was named the Naismith Player of the Year, Women's Wooden Award winner and Associated Press Player of the Year. While it was a successful season for Watkins, she suffered a brutal injury in the postseason, cutting her season short. Watkins went down during the Women's NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL that required surgical repair. During the offseason, while Watkins rehabs, she was featured in a major announcement via Alexa Philippou and Peacock. Advertisement "Little bit of news: 'On the Rise: JuJu Watkins' has been greenlit for a second season on Peacock," Philippou said. "The documentary series — executive produced by LeBron James, Watkins, Rich Paul and more — chronicles the ascent of the USC superstar and 2025 national player of the year." After starring in the first season of "On the Rise," Watkins will be featured in Season 2 of the docuseries. Upon release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the news featuring JuJu Watkins. "I LOVE GOOD NEWS," said one fan. "Interesting. This would basically be a rehab season. But still not much of a risk for a streaming show on Peacock," said another fan. Advertisement "Intrigued, but i don't have Peacock soooo," mentioned one fan. "On The Rise : JuJu Watkins" Season 2 confirmed of the documentary following the upcoming superstar of@USCWBB:@Jujubballin," commented one fan. "Oh yea," said one fan. "SEASON [two]," said another fan. USC Trojans guard JuJu Hanashiro-Imagn Images Last season with the USC Trojans, JuJu Watkins posted 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. That followed a successful freshman season, during which Watkins averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Related: South Carolina Turns Heads After Team GPA Under Dawn Staley Surfaces Related: Duke Blue Devils Suffer Major Coaching Loss on Saturday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-02-2025
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WBB Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo & more + UConn's Alex Karaban joins
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young react to all the college basketball action from last weekend. The UConn men's team reminded us they're NOT the same team they were last season or even the year before after a big loss to St. John's. Meanwhile, Michigan State men's basketball might have solidified themselves as a top 10 team at just the right time as they took down in-state rival, Michigan. And is anyone safe at the top of the women's game now that previously no. 1 ranked Notre Dame has lost to NC State? The trio give their 'Power Hour Power Rankings' of the Women's Wooden Award favorites. Are we overlooking what Paige Bueckers is doing because we've become numb to greatness? Is Lauren Betts being snubbed despite only having one loss this season with UCLA? JuJu Watkins is the leader according to sports books and, ya know what? It's hard to argue with her jaw-dropping stat lines, dominant play and the fact she's doing it all as a sophomore at USC. Alex Karaban, UConn Huskies men's basketball forward, joins Fitz to talk about everything UConn. Is there pressure on the team to three-peat? And what do Karaban and the rest of the team REALLY think about Dan Hurley's antics? All this and more on this episode of College Basketball Power Hour. (4:36) UConn MBB ain't it (8:15) Sleeping on St. John's? (12:07) Michigan State MBB top 10 (16:02) No one is safe in WBB (26:38) Women's Wooden Award power rankings (43:56) What we're watching this weekend (50:39) UConn's Alex Karaban joins 🖥️
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WBB Power Rankings: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers, Hailey Hidalgo & more + UConn's Alex Karaban joins
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Ice Young react to all the college basketball action from last weekend. The UConn men's team reminded us they're NOT the same team they were last season or even the year before after a big loss to St. John's. Meanwhile, Michigan State men's basketball might have solidified themselves as a top 10 team at just the right time as they took down in-state rival, Michigan. And is anyone safe at the top of the women's game now that previously no. 1 ranked Notre Dame has lost to NC State? The trio give their 'Power Hour Power Rankings' of the Women's Wooden Award favorites. Are we overlooking what Paige Bueckers is doing because we've become numb to greatness? Is Lauren Betts being snubbed despite only having one loss this season with UCLA? JuJu Watkins is the leader according to sports books and, ya know what? It's hard to argue with her jaw-dropping stat lines, dominant play and the fact she's doing it all as a sophomore at USC. Alex Karaban, UConn Huskies men's basketball forward, joins Fitz to talk about everything UConn. Is there pressure on the team to three-peat? And what do Karaban and the rest of the team REALLY think about Dan Hurley's antics? All this and more on this episode of College Basketball Power Hour. (4:36) UConn MBB ain't it (8:15) Sleeping on St. John's? (12:07) Michigan State MBB top 10 (16:02) No one is safe in WBB (26:38) Women's Wooden Award power rankings (43:56) What we're watching this weekend (50:39) UConn's Alex Karaban joins 🖥️
