By Ernesto Cova
The USC Trojans were so close to the ultimate glory this season, and we could’ve had the most anticipated matchup in women’s college basketball in the championship game.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t possible, as superstar guard JuJu Watkins tore her ACL in a second-round win over Mississippi State, putting an end to the dream of watching her and Paige Bueckers go toe-to-toe in the tournament.
The Trojans eventually lost to UConn in the Final Four, which was a predictable outcome without their best player. Fortunately, according to coach Lindsay Gottlieb, her star guard is doing just fine right now.
“She’s doing great,” Gottlieb told TMZ. “She’s doing great. She’s in focus mode, rehab mode.”
JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans
Even so, it’s hard to believe that Watkins will be able to suit up next season, as ACL injuries usually require one full year to recover, and she has a future in the WNBA to worry about.
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The Trojans also lost Rayah Marshall and Kiki Irafien to the 2025 WNBA Draft, so there will be plenty of holes to fill to get this team back to the mountaintop next season.
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Ernesto Cova is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, College Basketball, and international soccer. He rejoined Bolavip US as a collaborator after initially contributing to the platform since its inception in 2020, where he also served as a sub-editor in 2023. Ernesto specializes in daily sports news, producing 100% original content that includes trade rumors, player and team rankings, and more. He holds a BA in Psychology from Universidad Central de Venezuela and has completed postgraduate studies in Sports Psychology at APDA (Argentina). Before returning to Bolavip US, he contributed to Fadeaway World and The Cold Wire, with a primary focus on the NBA.
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