USC superstar sophomore JuJu Watkins was forced to exit the Trojans’ second-round game early with an apparent injury.
The injury occurred midway through the first quarter of USC’s matchup with Mississippi State. As Watkins led the break in transition, her right leg appeared to buckle when a Mississippi State defender attempted to make a play. Watkins fell to the floor and looked to be in serious pain.
Hoping this JuJu Watkins injury is not serious, this is the full speed live cam pic.twitter.com/hyAfmUuM4z
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) March 25, 2025
Watkins remained down for a few moments as she was helped by her teammates and tended to by USC’s training staff. A foul was called on the play but Watkins was unable to stay in the game to shoot the free throws.
Watkins could not put weight on her leg and was carried off the court to the locker room. Here is the latest on her injury.
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JuJu Watkins injury update
USC announced that Watkins is out for the remainder of Monday’s game and is being evaluated by USC Keck Medicine staff.
JuJu Watkins is being evaluated by USC Keck Medicine staff and will not return to competition in tonight’s NCAA Second Round game.
