Mar 30, 2024; Portland, OR, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) steps back during the second half against Baylor Lady Bears guard Bella Fontleroy (22) in the semifinals of the Portland Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' JuJu Watkins Signs Nike Shoe Deal, Richest In Women's Basketball

Originally posted on USC Trojans on SI | By Kyron Samuels | Last updated Oct 8, 2024 3:55 PM ET

USC Trojans women’s basketball commit JuJu Watkins has signed a multi-year contract extension with Nike that will also provide her with one of the richest shoe endorsement deals in all of women’s basketball per ESPN.

The 6-2 true sophomore guard had an incredible freshman campaign where she averaged an astounding 27.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game in one of the greatest seasons in women’s college basketball history. Watkins broke the Division 1 freshman scoring record on her way to leading USC to their first elite eight appearance in 30 years.

Watkins was named first-team All-American, National Freshman of The Year, PAC-12 Freshman of The Year, All PAC-12 Team, PAC-12 All-Defensive Team, and won the ESPY for Best Breakthrough Athlete amongst a laundry list of other honors and accolades.

JuJu Watkins joins other women’s basketball superstars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers who have recently signed landmark Nike Deals. Watkins is represented by Klutch Sports Group and became the first female athlete to be signed by the agency.

This article first appeared on USC Trojans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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