JuJu Watkins Snags 2025 Wooden Award, Cementing Her USC Legacy
USC's superstar guard JuJu Watkins just added the 2025 Wooden Award to her trophy case, cementing her status as women's college basketball's top dog. Announced Saturday, the 19-year-old phenom outshined a stacked field to claim the honor.
Beating the Best
Watkins topped UConn's Paige Bueckers, UCLA's Lauren Betts, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, and Texas' Madison Booker to win the Wooden, awarded to the game's most outstanding player. That's not all—she's already bagged AP Player of the Year and the Naismith College Player of the Year this season. Talk about a clean sweep!
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The Trojans' sophomore sensation was a stat-sheet stuffer, finishing fourth nationally with 23.9 points per game.
• 23.9 PPG (4th in NCAA)
• 6.8 RPG
• 3.4 APG
• 2.2 SPG
• 1.8 BPG
• 2nd sophomore ever to win Wooden Award
Triumph Through Adversity
Watkins' season took a brutal turn when she tore her ACL in USC's NCAA Tournament second-round win over Mississippi State. Even without their star, the Trojans battled to the Elite Eight, only to fall to UConn. Watkins' impact? Undeniable, even from the sidelines.
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