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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."
From Bleacher Report
The potential showdown was immediately circled by fans as the must-see rematch of the tournament, pitting the nation’s top two individual players — USC’s JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers — aga...
From The New York Times
“We’re capable of enormity when we do it together, and that’s been the message more than anything else.”
From The New York Times

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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.
USC's JuJu Watkins may make shocking decision about basketball future after ACL injury
Watkins is considering a redshirt for the 2025-26 season as she recovers from her ACL tear, coach Lindsay Gottlieb told reporters Monday night. From Watkins' perspective, it might be the right choice to maintain eligibility in what otherwise could be a very shortened season after a likely year-long recovery.
Where JuJu Watkins can look for inspiration after crushing ACL injury
When JuJu Watkins crumbled to the hardwood last week with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, it wasn’t just the end of her sophomore campaign, but the beginning of a long, grueling journey.
JuJu vs. Paige isn’t happening, but UConn vs. USC promises drama anyway
UConn star Paige Bueckers' quest for a championship continues. USC is playing with motivation from JuJu Watkins' absence.
After stepping up vs Kansas State, USC freshmen will need to do so again against UConn
Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell played a large role in helping the Trojans overcome Juju Watkins' absence vs KSU. Can they do the same against UConn?
Paige Bueckers, UConn prepared for tough Elite Eight bout vs. USC, even without JuJu Watkins
As the UConn Huskies look to make it back to the Final Four, which would be their 24th trip there under head coach Geno Auriemma, the USC Trojans stand in their way.
With JuJu Watkins as inspiration, USC players aren’t doubting their chances
The mindset could not have been clearer for USC heading into its Sweet 16 clash against Kansas State. The Trojans, a woman down without superstar JuJu Watkins, still expected to live up to their billing as the top seed and come out with a win against No.
JuJu Watkins breaks silence with first post since season-ending injury
JuJu Watkins posted on social media shortly after midnight Tuesday, her first public statement since leaving March Madness with a knee injury.
JuJu Watkins FaceTimed Into USC's Celebration After Advancing to Elite 8 vs. UConn
She's just such an incredible young person, and I think the way the team has responded says a lot about them but also a lot about her and the true amount of chemistry that they have with each other." Watkins suffered a torn ACL in USC's second-round victory over Mississippi State,
JuJu Watkins pens heartfelt note to USC women's basketball team, fans after UConn loss
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins send out a heartfelt message to her Trojans teammates and the fans after the team's Elite 8 loss to UConn.
What can JuJu Watkins expect after ACL tear? Paige Bueckers and others offer insight
In the wake of JuJu Watkins' season-ending knee injury, UConn star Paige Bueckers and Huskies coach Geno Auriemma talk about the challenges ahead for Watkins and USC.
JuJu Watkins injury update: USC women's basketball star to miss rest of NCAA tournament
The highly anticipated matchup between USC's JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers, which had fans salivating, won't happen Monday night.
JuJu Watkins injury: USC star's season ends with torn ACL after contact in Women's March Madness game
USC star JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL during her team's 96-59 win over No. 9 seed Mississippi State in the second round of the 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament, the school announced. The injury will require surgery,
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Did JuJu Watkins tear her ACL? What we know, don't know about season-ending knee injury
LOS ANGELES — Southern California superstar guard JuJu Watkins' suffered a season-ending ... The average recovery time for an ACL injury is around nine months, according to a study from Stanford ...
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JuJu Watkins' ACL injury rocks USC, spoils potential clash vs. Paige Bueckers—but Trojans aren't done yet
You could hear a pin drop inside the Galen Center the moment USC superstar JuJu Watkins went down with a season-ending torn ACL injury less than five minutes into No. 1 seed USC's eventual 96-59 win over No.
JuJu Watkins suffers torn ACL in USC March Madness nightmare
Watkins tore the ACL in her right knee in USC’s 96-59 win, ESPN reported, and the program announced that the two-time All-American will need season-ending surgery. Watkins’ right knee buckled awkwardly when she was bumped by an opposing player while driving to the basket on a fast break near the 4:45 mark of the first quarter.
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JuJu Watkins Torn ACL: How Long Will She Be Out? Which WNBA Players Have Recovered From An ACL Tear?
Learn more about JuJu Watkins’ torn ACL. Find out Watkins’ recovery time and which WNBA players have recovered from an ACL tear.
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