JuJu Watkins mentors Saniyah Hall during recruitment to USC
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
JuJu Watkins, USC star and mentor, discussed her role in recruiting Saniyah Hall during recovery from ACL surgery. Watkins coached Hall at Overtime Takeover, where she encouraged Hall to commit to USC. Hall, the No. 2 player in the class of 2026, officially announced her commitment last July and will share the court with Watkins this fall. Hall brings a strong resume, having been named MVP at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup. Watkins is eager to play alongside Hall and other talented players next season after her own recovery from injury.
- •Watkins coached Hall at Overtime Takeover last summer
- •Hall committed to USC in July 2025
- •Watkins recovering from ACL surgery
- •Hall won MVP at 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup
- •Both players are expected to compete together this fall
- 4:03 PMCBS Sports — How JuJu Watkins used her GM skills to recruit Saniyah Hall to USC: 'I was in her ear about committing'
"Watkins talked to CBS Sports about embracing her role as a mentor to the next generation during recovery from ACL surgery
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