USC star sophomore JuJu Watkins needed to be carried off the ground by a number of members of the Trojans’ workers after taking place with an obvious decrease physique harm within the second spherical of the NCAA Event on Monday evening in Los Angeles, California.
As No. 1 USC led ninth-seeded Mississippi State 13-2 within the first quarter, Watkins was racing to the opposite finish of the ground on a quick break when two defenders converged on her. After receiving some contact from one Mississippi State participant, Watkins misplaced the ball and collapsed to the ground. She then instantly grabbed her proper knee and grimaced in ache as her teammates surrounded her.
Two members of USC’s workers then lifted Watkins off her ft and carried her to the locker room.
Sending good vibes to JuJu Watkins ❤️
— Large Ten Ladies’s Basketball (@B1Gwbball) March 25, 2025
Watkins exited the sport on the 4:43 mark of the opening body, having tallied three factors, two assists and a rebound. She nonetheless hadn’t returned to the bench halfway by means of the second quarter.
USC introduced through the sport that Watkins wouldn’t return to the second spherical sport on Monday evening and was being evaluated.
JuJu Watkins is being evaluated by USC Keck Medication workers and won’t return to competitors in tonight’s NCAA Second Spherical sport.
— USC Ladies’s Basketball (@USCWBB) March 25, 2025
A consensus First-Crew All-American choice this season, Watkins averages 24.6 factors, 7.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.8 blocks per sport. She led USC to the Large Ten common season title this season in its first yr within the league.
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