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USC Women's Basketball Popularity Hits an Unexpected High

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team have not been able to overcome the absence of superstar guard JuJu Watkins this season. Watkins tore her ACL in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and is not going to be suiting up for the 2025-26 season as she focuses on recovery for 2026-27.

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College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / January 15

Why USC's Game vs. Maryland Matters More Than It Looks

After dropping three straight games, capped by a 63-62 loss against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, USC Trojans women’s basketball has officially fallen out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season.

College Basketball (W) News / ESPN / January 11

JuJu Watkins makes history as Sierra Canyon's first jersey retirement

The USC standout became the first athlete in Sierra Canyon's history to receive the honor after a decorated three-year run.

JuJu Watkins’ Historic Moment Comes With Jayden Daniels Dating Speculation

Unfortunately, women's basketball fans have not gotten to watch USC Trojans superstar guard JuJu Watkins compete during this 2025-26 NCAA season, as Watkins is still recovering from the torn ACL she suffered during last season's NCAA Tournament.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / January 10

USC Star JuJu Watkins Receives Impressive Honor From Sierra Canyon

Some players rise to the moment, and others are built for it. USC Trojans junior star guard JuJu Watkins has lived her basketball life in front of cameras, packed gyms, and national audiences and Friday night provided another reminder why.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 30

USC Coach Downplays Jazzy Davidson Injury Scare

The No. 17-ranked USC Trojans women's basketball team can ill afford to lose another star player. This is because superstar guard JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL during USC's run in the 2025 NCAA tournament, which is forcing Watkins to miss this entire season.

College Basketball (W) News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 28

Preview: No. 20 Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. No. 17 USC with Breakdown

The 2025 non-conference slate didn't turn out to be a problem for the No. 20 Nebraska women's basketball team, which ran all over Cal Baptist for a 32-point fourth to claim its eighth victory of 30 or more points this season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 18

USC Trojans vs. Cal Poly: Preview, Prediction

The No. 19 USC Trojans return to the Galen Center on Thursday night looking for a reset. After a humbling loss to the No. 1 UConn Huskies, USC closes out

College Basketball (W) News / USC Trojans on SI / December 13

JuJu Watkins Reveals Her Mindset While Rehabbing ACL Injury

USC Trojans’ women’s basketball star guard JuJu Watkins tore her ACL in March and will not be participating in the 2025-2026 season as she recovers from her ACL.

College Basketball (W) News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 12

USC star JuJu Watkins’ latest comments on her injury recovery

JuJu Watkins likely never imagined that she would go to her first USA Basketball senior-level training camp while rehabbing from a serious injury, but she’s seemingly taking it in stride.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 9

Lindsay Gottlieb Sets USC Trojans Record with Washington Win

The No. 16 USC Trojans women's basketball team was one of the most dominant teams in the nation last year, posting a 29-3 overall record, 17-1 in their first ever Big Ten campaign and a NCAA Final Four appearance.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 7

JuJu Watkins Hints At Why Women Hold 'Upper Hand' in NIL Era

As intriguing as the 2025-26 NCAA women's basketball season has been, there's no question that a shadow is looming over the women's college game, given that USC Trojans superstar guard JuJu Watkins is missing the entire year because of an ACL injury.

College Basketball (W) News / Sneakers on SI / November 20

JuJu Watkins Has the Hottest Sneakers in College Basketball

Last March, USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL injury that sidelined her for the rest of March Madness and her entire sophomore season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / November 11

Preview: USC Trojans vs. South Carolina in Top-10 Women's Basketball Showdown

The No. 8 USC Trojans women's basketball team will face the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The game will be the Trojans' second straight against a top-10 team, as USC beat the No.

College Basketball (W) News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / November 10

New USC Star Jazzy Davidson Fuels AP NCAA Rankings Skyrocket Without JuJu Watkins

When USC Trojans women's basketball superstar JuJu Watkins suffered a torn ACL during the 2025 NCAA tournament, it was a grim day for the basketball community.

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College Basketball (W) News / Field Level Media / September 28

JuJu Watkins declares she'll sit out 2025-26 season

Reigning NCAA women's basketball player of the year JuJu Watkins announced Sunday that she will not play during the 2025-26 season. Watkins, who tore the ACL in her right knee against Mississippi State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament in March, says she will spend her third year at USC focusing on her recovery.

USC Trojans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

JuJu Watkins announces tough news about her health

Fans hoping to see JuJu Watkins back in action are going to have to wait another 13 months to do so.

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College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / August 10

How USC Commit is Learning From JuJu Watkins Before Trojans Career: Exclusive

JuJu Watkins is the mega star walking around the USC Trojans campus. Armed with a litany of awards and NIL deals. One future Trojans athlete is learning from Watkins.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / July 25

JuJu Watkins’ Unexpected Look Sparks Buzz on Social Media

USC Trojans women's basketball star JuJu Watkins is no stranger to grabbing attention on the court. This week, she turned heads online for an entirely different reason.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / June 20

USC Makes Juju Watkins Announcement on Friday

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team had a memorable 2024-25 season, finishing 31-4 overall and going 16-1 in their first year of Big Ten play under head coach Lindsay Gottlieb.

College Basketball (W) News / Athlon Sports / May 20

JuJu Watkins’ Immediate Reaction to USC Trojans' Major Update on Monday

The USC Trojans have completed their first full season in the Big Ten Conference, a year marked by major adjustments, including travel to new cities and different time zones.

College Basketball (W) News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / April 30

Could women's basketball superstar JuJu Watkins play at the Barn next season?

Gophers women's basketball has announced its Big Ten opponents for the 2025-26 season. Entering the second season of 18 teams in the conference, they will play every team once.

USC Trojans News / The Spun / April 4