A closer look at the biggest achievements of JuJu Watkins. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
In 1984, Tina Hutchinson of San Diego State set the Division I freshman scoring record, before JuJu Watkins broke it in 2024.
In 1989, Cherie Nelson set the USC single-game scoring record before JuJu Watkins broke it.
In 1990, Lisa Leslie set the USC record for points in a freshman debut before JuJu Watkins surpassed it.
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.
In 2014, the USC Trojans won their first Pac-12 tournament since 2014, defeating Stanford 67-58.
In 2020, JuJu Watkins was named SportsKid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids.
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.
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.
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.
In 2023, JuJu Watkins was considered a five-star recruit and ranked as the number one player in her class, according to ESPN.
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.
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.
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