Juju Watkins returns to practice with USC women's basketball team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Juju Watkins has resumed practicing with the USC women's basketball team as the 2026-2027 season approaches. After missing the entire 2025-2026 season due to a torn ACL, she expressed her excitement about returning on June 30, stating she feels like herself and has been working hard in preparation. With Watkins back, USC is expected to be a top contender, aiming for its first Final Four appearance in over 40 years after making four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. The team is gearing up for a highly anticipated season ahead.
- •Juju Watkins spoke to the media on June 30.
- •She missed the entire 2025-2026 season recovering from a torn ACL.
- •Watkins aims to elevate her team's basketball IQ and performance.
- •USC seeks its first Final Four appearance since the 1980s.
- •The Trojans have made the NCAA Tournament four times in a row.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — USC’s Juju Watkins speaks for first time following return to court
"Juju Watkins is back on the court for USC, and the Women of Troy should be one of the top teams in the country this year as a result
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