The USC Trojans had some unfortunate news to share about JuJu Watkins' availability for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season.

Watkins suffered a serious ACL injury during the Trojans' matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season. It ended her time in the tournament and will keep her on the sidelines for the entire upcoming campaign.

Watkins confirmed the news on Sunday as USC published a press release regarding her recovery. She sent a message that showcased her determination to bounce back from the injury and come back stronger.

“These last few months have been filled with a lot of healing, rest and reflection,” Watkins said. “Recovering from this injury hasn't been easy, and I want to say thank you — your love, supp

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