JuJu Watkins Sparks Excitement With New Post

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Geca Flores | Last updated May 14, 2025 11:37 PM ET

USC Trojans’ JuJu Watkins officially returned to Instagram with a post that immediately captured the attention of fans.

After suffering a season-ending ACL tear during USC's Women's NCAA Tournament in March, the 19-year-old took a noticeable break from the platform.

Interestingly, her comeback wasn’t just a scroll-stopper but a moment that delighted her 1.1 million followers.

JuJu Watkins’ latest Instagram post showcases her activities not just on the court but also highlights her life beyond basketball.

The first photo showed Watkins wearing the Trojans' pink jersey, followed by fan art of her with her iconic bun.

Moreover, the post also displayed a meaningful caption, which signaled growing or adapting to change as it came.

“Just growing with the flow,” she wrote.

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A post shared by Juju Watkins (@jujubballin)

The comment section was flooded with positive messages from fans and fellow athletes, including teammate Aaliyah Gayles, who said, “literally the best human being.”

The same goes for USC alum and Dallas Wings player McKenzie Forbes, who commented “Juski,” signaling her support for Watkins.

As for fans, they praised her “swag” energy and “queen” behavior, celebrating her confidence and presence both on and off the court.

Others even picked their favorite snap from the carousel of photos.

“2nd pic belongs in a museum,” a commenter noted in reference to the fan art.

“3rd pic is a mood,” one user remarked, pointing out her baddie vibes.

On the other hand, fans also expressed how they missed seeing the Trojans guard on the court.

“Love and miss you smmm,” a follower said, while another supporter chimed in and added, “Come back season about to be written in the history books.”

As mentioned, the basketball rising star is continuing her recovery from her knee injury.

Although she underwent surgery to repair her torn ACL, it was expected that the recovery period would take several months, which means there’s a possibility that Watkins might miss a significant portion of the 2025-2026 season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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