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What’s on horizon for USC and JuJu Watkins

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Watkins was named the women's 2025 Naismith National Player of the Year on Wednesday.
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“But I have no doubt that her comeback’s going to be legendary, and I have no doubt that the strength of the program is not in doubt, and I think we proved that,” she said.
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"Right now, my heart is with my teammates. I wish I could have been out there battling, but I couldn't be prouder of the fight we've fought together."

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USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins named women's Naismith National Player of the Year
Paige Bueckers and UConn took down the Watkins-less Trojans 78-64 on Monday. Watkins was named the Player of the Year over Bueckers, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, and cross-town rival Lauren Betts of UCLA.
Women's basketball transfer portal: What's next for USC with JuJu Watkins injured and Avery Howell departing?
The last few weeks have been a series of major blows for USC, who saw JuJu Watkins go down with a torn ACL in the second round of the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated from the Big Dance in the Elite Eight by UConn for the second year in a row.
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins secures 2025 Naismith Women's College Player of the Year after ACL tear
USC women's basketball guard JuJu Watkins secured the 2025 Naismith Women's College Player of the Year after her ACL tear.
March Madness Star Breaks Silence After Devastating Injury
USC’s Juju Watkins shared an emotional message with her team after the Trojans’ 78-64 loss to UConn in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight on Monday. After suffering a season-ending torn ACL in her right knee a mere five minutes into USC’s second-round win over Mississippi State,
Juju Watkins shares message on Instagram after USC's Elite Eight loss
JuJu Watkins thanks USC fans for support after Trojans' season ends versus fell to UConn in the Elite Eight Monday night, ending their season.
JuJu Watkins breaks silence after crushing March Madness injury
USC superstar JuJu Watkins sent a message to her team after the Trojans' 78-64 Elite Eight loss to UConn in the NCAA Tournament on Monday.
JuJu Watkins Reacts to USC's Loss vs. Paige Bueckers, UConn amid Injury, Thanks Fans
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins took to social media on Monday night to share her feelings on the top-seeded Trojans' 78-64 loss to No. 2 UConn in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. Watkins,
JuJu Watkins Breaks Silence on Season-Ending Injury, Says ‘Love and Support’ Gave Her 'So Much Hope’
JuJu Watkins has broken her silence after encountering a season-ending injury during March Madness. The 19-year-old USC basketball star shared a message on her Instagram Stories on March 31 thanking her fans and friends for their support after she tore her ACL in the second round of the tournament on March 24.
JuJu Watkins delivers heartfelt message in first words since her injury
JuJu Watkins spoke out for the first time since her torn ACL that kept her out of USC's run in the women's NCAA tournament, and she waited until her team was eliminated by UConn on Monday night. The Trojans star who's gotten so much support (and whose Funko Pop version was a good luck charm for the team) had this to say on her Instagram Story: "Thank you all for the incredible love and support.

UConn, Final Four and USC trojans

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This season, UConn has won 10 out of the 13 games, or 76.9%, in which it has been the moneyline favorite.
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Newcomers UCLA will face titans UConn in the Final Four while Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks are hoping to spoil Texas' best March Madness run in more than 20 years as the women's collegiate ...
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Bueckers poured in 31 points, handed out six assists and had four steals. She has scored 105 points since the Round of 32, most in UConn history over a three-game NCAA Tournament span.

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Paige Bueckers powers UConn women’s basketball to Final Four: Highlights from USC win
Paige Bueckers dropped another 30-point game, this one coming in an Elite Eight win over USC to get the Huskies to the Final Four.
UConn vs. USC Prediction, Odds, Picks – Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament Elite Eight 2025
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup between the UConn Huskies and USC Trojans women with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.
NCAA Tournament bracket update: How our women's Final Four predictions look
Statesman staff completed it's NCAA women's tournament brackets. But how many got the right picks for the Final Four?
Legacy on the line for UConn, S.Carolina women; men's draw sticks to script
Newcomers UCLA will face titans UConn in the Final Four while Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks are hoping to spoil Texas' best March Madness run in more than 20 years as the women's collegiate competition reaches a thrilling crescendo.
UConn women head to the Final Four with win over USC
Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team have done it again. The Huskies are heading back to the final four for the second year in a row. They beat the USC Trojans by 14 points. The Huskies beat the USC Trojans 78-64 Monday night.
Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong lead UConn women’s basketball back to Final Four with 78-64 win over USC
UConn women’s basketball defeated No. 1-seed USC 78-64 in the Elite Eight behind a combined 53 points from Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong.
UConn, Texas reach women's Final Four; Braves' Jurickson Profar gets 80-game suspension
UCONN HUSKIES The women's Final Four is set. After wins Monday night, (1) Texas and (2) UConn are headed to Tampa, where they'll join (1) South Carolina and (1) UCLA. The Longhorns pulled away from (2) TCU for a 58-47 victory in a gritty Lone Star State battle.
'Whole world can see it': UConn freshman Sarah Strong making the most of her first March Madness
UConn women's basketball freshman Sarah Strong has played well in her first NCAA Tournament and led the Huskies to an Elite Eight wn over USC.
Paige Bueckers and UConn hope to take next step toward title in Elite Eight rematch with USC
UConn coach Geno Auriemma caused a minor stir during last year’s NCAA Tournament when he proclaimed that his star guard, Paige Bueckers, was the best player in the country.
USC women's basketball star Kiki Iriafen lands sneaker deal ahead of WNBA Draft
Kiki Iriafen wrapped up her career with the women's basketball team and will now turn her attention to the WNBA Draft with a brand new sneaker deal.
Texas vs. South Carolina: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats for 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four
Madison Booker and the Texas Longhorns (35-3) are in Tampa, FL to take on Milaysia Fulwiley and the South Carolina Gamecocks (34-3) in the Final Four of Women’s College Basketball.
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Back-to-back Women's NCAA basketball winners: Complete history of programs with consecutive March Madness titles
The last back-to-back women's champion is UConn. The Huskies have dominated the landscape of women's college basketball, winning 11 national titles in program history. UConn won the national championship each year from 2013-2016. They are the only school to win four national titles in a row, and the most recent to win back-to-back championships.
How to Watch UConn vs. USC Women’s Basketball | Elite Eight | Live Stream, TV Channel for March 31
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USC vs. Kansas State women’s basketball live updates: Trojans survive to reach Elite Eight
No. 1 USC won its first game since JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending knee injury, topping Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Here are the highlights.
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