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USC Coach on JuJu Watkins' Growth After Injury
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb says JuJu Watkins' growth despite season-ending ACL injury makes her a national basketball star.
In brief
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb says JuJu Watkins' growth despite season-ending ACL injury makes her a national basketball star. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb says JuJu Watkins' growth despite season-ending ACL injury makes her a national basketball star. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
JuJu Watkins' Injury
JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending acl injury in march 2025 after being 17 years old.
USC Coach's View
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb says Watkins' growth from 17 to 21 years old is unbelievable despite injury.
Injury Impact
Watkins became more intentional about her training after the injury, focusing on body and reps.
Team's Goal
USC aims for its first ncaa championship since 1984 with Watkins returning in 2026-27.
Next Games
USC plays washington on december 5, then wisconsin on december 29, and northwestern on january 30.
Watkins' Return
Watkins will return to play against uc berkeley on october 25 after a year-long injury.
The one thing
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb says JuJu Watkins' growth despite season-ending ACL injury makes her a national basketball star.
