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JuJu Watkins leads USC's championship hopes in Big Ten basketball preview

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 10:59 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

JuJu Watkins leads USC's championship hopes in Big Ten basketball preview

Summary

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton and Autumn Johnson preview the Big Ten women's basketball season on November 11, 2026. Key storylines include JuJu Watkins returning to action for USC, raising championship expectations. The reigning champions, UCLA, are also discussed along with Iowa's potential leadership this season. The hosts highlight emerging players and teams to watch as the new season approaches. Detailed evaluations of Michigan's performance and the impact of newcomers are also featured.

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Key Details

•JuJu Watkins returns, raising USC's championship expectations.
•UCLA is under scrutiny as reigning champions.
•Iowa's leadership and emerging talents are key discussion points.
•Michigan's early performance is evaluated in the preview.
•Expectations for newcomers aiming to impact their teams are highlighted.

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10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Preview: Championship or bust for JuJu & USC? What is Michigan’s ceiling & why no one should sleep on Iowa

What they're saying

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton is joined by Autumn Johnson, women’s basketball analyst for the Big Ten network, to preview all the biggest storylines, players and teams to watch in the Big Ten this season. With JuJu Watkins back in the action, is it championship or bust for USC? What are the expectations for reigning champions UCLA? And who will Iowa rely on to lead the way this season? They spotlight the conference’s newest faces and highlight the players they believe are poised to make a major impact on their teams.
— Yahoo Sportsby Caroline Fenton

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