JuJu Watkins and the top-seeded Trojans face fifth-seeded Baylor on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. Third-seeded Connecticut plays No. 7 Duke in the later game as teams vie for a spot in the Elite Eight. An AP first-team All-American as a freshman, Watkins is averaging 26.
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins signs autographs for fans after a 73-55 win over Kansas in a second-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. Southern California guard JuJu Watkins celebrates after a 73-55 win over Kansas during a second-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024.
“As soon as she’s signing that autograph, like 50 other people come running down a hill for their autographs. We’re like, `Whoa, get ready for this,’” Gottlieb said. “We’ve seen different moments along the way. I can’t say enough about her demeanor and her grace kind of in handling everything. That’s just who she is.”. Third-seeded Connecticut plays No. 7 Duke in the later game as the the teams vie for a spot in the Elite Eight.
Watkins made a splash in her college debut with 32 points in an 83-74 victory over Ohio State. She scored a season-high 51 points in a 67-58 win over Stanford on Feb. 2.Gonzaga’s sister act of Kayleigh and Kaylynne Truong propels Zags into Sweet 16 Watkins is one several freshmen in women’s basketball playing beyond their years. Another is Texas’ Madison Booker, who is also in Portland on the other side of the bracket, and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hildalgo.
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