Watkins' first two seasons with the USC Trojans saw her score an average of 25.6 points per game.Now, she returns to a talented supporting cast as the No.
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom."It’s on my mind every day," Watkins said."So much anticipation has gone into this year.
I want it really badly, but also in a healthy way.I just want to have fun and really enjoy this year."PACERS STAR TYRESE HALIBURTON MOVED TO TEARS AFTER LONG-AWAITED RETURN FROM ACHILLES INJURYMar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) during pregame warmups before an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center.
(Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images)Watkins added that she's already imagined what it will feel like to see her first basket go in."I’ve had dreams about that every night.I might shed a tear, honestly, I can’t lie," she said.
"That’ll be a really amazing feeling for me."Watkins scored 18 points in 22 minutes during USC’s recent exhibition win over California, offering an early glimpse of what her return could mean.She will share the backcourt with Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jazzy Davidson, who averaged 17.9 points last season.Although this will be their first season playing together, the duo began building chemistry while Watkins recovered from the injury she suffered in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
She could often be seen encouraging Davidson from the sideline.Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) controls the ball against Mississippi State guard Jerkaila Jordan (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 24, 2025, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)NEW FACES, NEW PLAC...