Seeing JuJu Watkins go down so early in the game against Mississippi State was heartbreaking. The six-foot-two point guard from USC was all set to battle her way through the NCAA Tournament, but you can never predict when injuries would come knocking at the door. We’ve seen it happen with Kyrie, and we’re seeing it with JuJu as well this year. She will recover, there’s no doubt about it, but the hit that USC took was incredible.
Stephen A. Smith addressed the unfortunate circumstance on his show FIRST TAKE. He brought up the accolades that JuJu Watkins has garnered over her first two years, calling her a special talent. Not only that, he had a few regrets to bring up. “This young lady is special. She’s a special talent. We talked so much about Caitlin Clark last year. I don’t think we talked enough about JuJu Watkins this year.” The journalist said, pointing out how she has amassed over 1700 points in her first two seasons at USC.
The Trojans have also lost a lot of momentum with this injury. Even with their second round win over the Bulldogs, things aren’t looking great for USC. Without JuJu Watkins, predictions have them exiting a lot earlier than before.
According to SAS, it’s difficult to wish the best for USC without JuJu Watkins. “I had them in the national championship game against South Carolina. I don’t see that happening. Let me be very, very clear about that now, I don’t think they’re doing that without her.”
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