JuJu Watkins was greeted by a special guest when USC took on No. 16 UNC Greensboro in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The sophomore supernova and Sporting News Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year suffered a bit of an injury scare during the Trojans’ joust. But when the dust settled, it was USC that emerged unscathed, declared 71-25 victors, powered by Watkins’ 22-point, eight-rebound display.
Watkins was her typical ebullient self on the floor. Another youngster watched on in the Galen Arena concourses, cheering on as a bevy of Watkins’ efforts lined the netting.
Commanders star and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels made an appearance at Saturday’s contest. He proceeded to catch bits and pieces of No. 9-seed Mississippi State’s 59-46 win over No. 8-seed California at the same ground, this time watching along with Watkins herself.
Jayden Daniels came to support JuJu Watkins in USC’s NCAA Tournament win.
In the game after at Spokane, JuJu joined Jayden to watch Mississippi State vs. Cal. pic.twitter.com/2KUpKOKH9U
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) March 22, 2025
The internet was largely enthused by the mash-up. After all, who doesn’t like seeing star athletes be friends with one another?
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