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"Just sick to my stomach," Bueckers said when asked about her reaction to the news.
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A few fabulous freshmen – a few fearless, formidable freshmen – picked up the USC women’s basketball team Saturday in its moment of need, leading the top-seeded Trojans to a 67-61 victory over fifth-...
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Gottlieb has spoken at length about Watkins's impact in terms of elevating both the program and the game.

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JuJu Watkins Funko Pop lifting USC's spirit during NCAA Tournament run without star
It's just a 4.7 inch-tall version of her. As the Trojans try to make their first Final Four since 1986 without their star, who is recovering from her season-ending knee injury, they've made sure Watkins is included in the run as much as possible.
Paige Bueckers 'Sick to My Stomach' After JuJu Watkins' Knee Injury in NCAA Tournament
UConn guard Paige Bueckers told reporters she was "sick to her stomach" after hearing news that USC guard JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending torn ACL in her right knee. "Just sick to my stomach," Bueckers said when asked about her reaction to the news.
JuJu Watkins’ season-ending knee injury leaves a ‘big void’ in women’s NCAA Tournament
Dawn Staley sent JuJu Watkins a text as soon as she saw the star Southern California sophomore suffer a season-ending knee injury earlier this week.
Swanson: USC women going back to Elite Eight thanks to fearless freshmen
Kennedy Smith, Avery Howell and Kayleigh Heckel fill the void left by injured Trojans’ star JuJu Watkins in a gritty Sweet 16 win over Kansas State, setting up a second straight meeting with
NCAA Tournament: USC women hold off Kansas State to reach Elite Eight
Freshman Kennedy Smith scores 19 and Avery Howell adds 18 as USC beats Kansas State 67-61 without injured star JuJu Watkins, setting up Elite Eight rematch with UConn.
Caitlin Clark's Wordless Reaction to Heartfelt Message About JuJu Watkins
JuJu Watkins has spent the 2024 college basketball season doing what few have ever done in a USC Trojans uniform — dominating every game she touched. The sophomore guard led the Trojans to a 30-3 record and a No.
Lindsay Gottlieb sends gift to JuJu Watkins after devastating injury
USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb sent JuJu Watkins a special gift as she recovers from her ACL injury sustained in the NCAA tournament.
After stepping up vs Kansas State, USC freshmen will need to do so again against UConn
Kennedy Smith and Avery Howell played a large role in helping the Trojans overcome Juju Watkins' absence vs KSU. Can they do the same against UConn?
Paige Bueckers, UConn prepared for tough Elite Eight bout vs. USC, even without JuJu Watkins
As the UConn Huskies look to make it back to the Final Four, which would be their 24th trip there under head coach Geno Auriemma, the USC Trojans stand in their way.
JuJu Watkins' Emotional Call To USC Trojans After NCAA Tournament Injury
USC Trojans' guard JuJu Watkins is out for the season with a torn ACL suffered in USC's second round win. Watkins spoke to the team via FaceTime for their Sweet
Dawn Staley, Paige Bueckers and others around the women’s NCAA Tournament offer support to JuJu Watkins after awful injury
Players and coaches like Dawn Staley and Paige Bueckers reached out to JuJu Watkins after her season-ending knee injury in March Madness.
UConn-USC free livestream: How to watch women’s NCAA tournament Elite 8 game, TV, schedule
UConn plays against USC in a women’s NCAA Tournament Elite 8 game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.
Geno Auriemma Sends Strong Message on JuJu Watkins Before UConn-USC
Unfortunately for USC and all women's basketball fans, part three will not feature JuJu Watkins versus Paige Bueckers. Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL injury in USC's second-round win over No. 9 Mississippi State.
USC Beats Kansas State in 1st Game Since JuJu Watkins Injury, Clinches Elite 8 Berth
Despite the absence of JuJu Watkins, USC defeated Kansas State by the final score of 67-61 in the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament on Saturday. With the win, the Trojans advanced to the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year.
UCLA players send well wishes to rival JuJu Watkins while preparing for Ole Miss in March Madness
As top overall seed UCLA and star center Lauren Betts prepared for a Sweet 16 meeting with Mississippi, the Bruins’ thoughts were also on a familiar foe.
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