JuJu Watkins Reacts to Major Announcement With Wordless Post

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins had a simple yet powerful reaction to a major accolade.

Watkins reshared a Sporting News post on Instagram announcing her as the Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year.

Rather than adding a lengthy caption, Watkins let a single praying emoji do the talking—a gesture that seemed to reflect gratitude for the recognition.

The honor comes amid an incredible season for Watkins, who has cemented herself as one of the brightest talents in women’s college basketball.

She was also named a unanimous selection to the Associated Press First-Team All-America squad, joining fellow standouts Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo, Lauren Betts and Madison Booker.

The sophomore guard has dominated on both ends of the floor, averaging 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Her leadership helped the Trojans secure a Big Ten regular-season title, marking the school’s first conference championship since 1994, according to AP News.

As the NCAA Tournament begins, Watkins and the Trojans are poised for a deep run. The Trojans, ranked fourth in the nation, are considered strong contenders for a national championship.

A potential Elite Eight showdown with UConn and Bueckers is possible, setting up what could be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament, said Bleacher Report.

With accolades piling up and her impact undeniable, Watkins’ latest recognition only further cements her status as one of the most electrifying players in college basketball.

USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins had a simple yet powerful reaction to a major accolade.

Caitlin Clark's heartfelt gesture to JuJu Watkins sparks a new era for women's basketball | Marca

Watkins reshared a Sporting News post on Instagram announcing her as the Women’s College Basketball Player of the Year.

Rather than adding a lengthy caption, Watkins let a single praying emoji do the talking—a gesture that seemed to reflect gratitude for the recognition.

The honor comes amid an incredible season for Watkins, who has cemented herself as one of the brightest talents in women’s college basketball.

She was also named a unanimous selection to the Associated Press First-Team All-America squad, joining fellow standouts Paige Bueckers, Hannah Hidalgo, Lauren Betts and Madison Booker.

The sophomore guard has dominated on both ends of the floor, averaging 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Her leadership helped the Trojans secure a Big Ten regular-season title, marking the school’s first conference championship since 1994, according to AP News.

As the NCAA Tournament begins, Watkins and the Trojans are poised for a deep run. The Trojans, ranked fourth in the nation, are considered strong contenders for a national championship.

A potential Elite Eight showdown with UConn and Bueckers is possible, setting up what could be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament, said Bleacher Report.

With accolades piling up and her impact undeniable, Watkins’ latest recognition only further cements her status as one of the most electrifying players in college basketball.

JuJu Watkins Just Passed One of Caitlin Clark’s Most Impressive College Feats

Watkins continues to etch her name in the history books.

USC star JuJu Watkins has broken quite a bit of records this season, and she etched her name in the NCAA Division I history books on Sunday in the Big Ten tournament title game vs. UCLA.

Watkins surpassed Caitlin Clark on the list of the most points scored in the first two seasons of a player’s college career in women’s college basketball. Clark scored 1,662 points through her freshman and sophomore seasons, which Watkins passed in the middle of Sunday’s title game. She needed just eight points on Sunday to pass Clark in the standings.

USC guard JuJu Watkins shoots a free throw. | Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

Clark, however, didn’t hold the record for the most points scored in a player’s first two seasons as Kelsey Mitchell still holds that record with 1,762 points.

This is quite the accomplishment as Clark holds the NCAA Division I scoring record with 3,667 points scored during her college career. It’ll be fun to see how Watkins fares against this record in her college career at USC.