Shining bright over the streets of LA, JuJu transcends the sport of basketball.
The USC Bookstore features displays of JuJu merchandise, as fans flock to own a piece of history
Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) poses for a selfie with fans after the game against the Michigan State Spartans at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Watkins was named an AP preseason All-American and the Big Ten preseason player of the year.
Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbles the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Jaddan Simmons (1) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In her season debut on November 4, 2024, she posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in a 68–66 win over AP No. 20 Ole Miss
Feb 19, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) dribbles the ball against Michigan State Spartans guard Nyla Hampton (22) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Watkins became the fastest USC player to reach 1,000 career points (38 games) and tied for the fourth-fewest games in Division I history to reach the mark
Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) celebrates as the clock runs out in the Trojans win over the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
On December 3, she scored a season-high 40 points and shot 9-of-11 from three-point range in a 94–52 victory over California Baptist, breaking the program single-game record in three-pointers
Watkins led USC to a 71–60 victory over undefeated, AP No. 1 UCLA on February 13, recording 38 points, 11 rebounds, eight blocks, and five assists.
Watkins scored 30 points in a rematch with AP No. 2 UCLA, helping her team win 80–67 and clinch the Big Ten regular season championship
In addition to being named the Big Ten Player of the Year, Watkins was unanimously named to the All-Big Ten First Team and Defensive Team
In addition to her abilities on the court, Watkins' play brought out all the stars when her and the Trojans took the court; Example A: Kevin Hart
In addition to her massive supporters, critically-acclaimed stars like Issa Rae seemingly wouldn't miss a moment when Watkins was on the court
