History of JuJu Watkins in Timeline

Judea Skies "JuJu" Watkins is a rising star in American college basketball. Currently playing for the USC Trojans in the Big Ten Conference, she is quickly gaining recognition for her exceptional skills and performance on the court. Her talent suggests a promising future in professional basketball.

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1984: Tina Hutchinson's Division I Freshman Scoring Record

In 1984, Tina Hutchinson of San Diego State set the Division I freshman scoring record, before JuJu Watkins broke it in 2024.

1989: Cherie Nelson's Single-Game Scoring Record

In 1989, Cherie Nelson set the USC single-game scoring record before JuJu Watkins broke it.

1990: Lisa Leslie's Freshman Debut Record

In 1990, Lisa Leslie set the USC record for points in a freshman debut before JuJu Watkins surpassed it.

July 15, 2005: JuJu Watkins Born

On July 15, 2005, Judea Skies "JuJu" Watkins was born. She is now an American college basketball player.

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2010: Elena Delle Donne's 50-Point Game

In 2010, Elena Delle Donne of Delaware had the first 50-point game by an NCAA Division I freshman before JuJu Watkins achieved this feat.

2014: USC wins Pac-12 tournament

In 2014, the USC Trojans won their first Pac-12 tournament since 2014, defeating Stanford 67-58.

2020: Named SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids

In 2020, JuJu Watkins was named SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids.

2021: Named MVP at FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2021, JuJu Watkins was named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship after winning a gold medal with the United States.

November 15, 2022: Committed to USC

On November 15, 2022, JuJu Watkins announced her commitment to play basketball for USC, choosing them over offers from South Carolina and Stanford.

2022: Signed with Klutch Sports and Nike

In 2022, JuJu Watkins signed with Klutch Sports Group, becoming their first female athlete, and also signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Nike.

2022: Named MVP at FIBA Under-17 World Cup

In 2022, JuJu Watkins was named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Under-17 World Cup after winning a gold medal with the United States.

November 6, 2023: College Debut and Record-Breaking Performance

On November 6, 2023, JuJu Watkins made her college debut, scoring 32 points in an 83–74 win over Ohio State. She set a USC record for most points in a freshman debut, surpassing Lisa Leslie's previous record.

2023: Ranked Number One Player in 2023 Class

In 2023, JuJu Watkins was considered a five-star recruit and ranked as the number one player in her class, according to ESPN.

January 14, 2024: Victory Over UCLA

On January 14, 2024, JuJu Watkins scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 73-65 victory over UCLA.

October 2024: Signed Multi-Year Contract Extension with Nike

In October 2024, JuJu Watkins signed a multi-year contract extension with Nike, which was described as one of the largest shoe deals in women's basketball.

November 4, 2024: Season Debut Win Over Ole Miss

On November 4, 2024, JuJu Watkins posted 27 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks in a 68–66 win over Ole Miss in her season debut.

2024: USC Makes Elite Eight in NCAA tournament

In 2024, JuJu Watkins led USC to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament where they lost to UConn 80-73, even though Watkins scored 29 points and had 10 rebounds. Watkins also broke the Division I freshman scoring record during the game.

2024: Named Women's National Player of the Year

In 2024, JuJu Watkins was named Women's National Player of the Year by the USBWA and Naismith College Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season.

January 12, 2025: Victory Over Penn State

On January 12, 2025, JuJu Watkins scored 35 points with 11 rebounds in a 95-73 win over Penn State.

March 24, 2025: ACL Tear Ends Season

On March 24, 2025, it was announced that JuJu Watkins tore her ACL during a game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament, effectively ending her sophomore season.