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Olivia Miles highlights JuJu Watkins as NCAA talent to watch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Olivia Miles highlights JuJu Watkins as NCAA talent to watch

Summary

WNBA player Olivia Miles, formerly of Notre Dame and TCU, expressed her excitement for USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins. After recovering from a torn ACL, Watkins is cleared to compete in the NCAA following a 14-month absence. She was the 2025 Naismith Player of the Year and is projected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft. Miles' endorsement follows her own success as a rookie with the Minnesota Lynx, where she has made a significant impact.

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Status Watch

•Olivia Miles praises USC's JuJu Watkins during an Instagram Q&A.
•Watkins returns after a recovery period from a torn ACL injury.
•She averaged 25.5 points and 7.1 rebounds in college.
•Watkins could be the top pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft.
•Miles had a standout rookie season in the WNBA with Minnesota Lynx.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Incredible player’ – Olivia Miles tells everyone to watch out for ‘exciting’ NCAA star

What they're saying

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Having come directly out of the NCAA herself, Olivia Miles has spotted another exciting talent. Before launching her pro career, Olivia Miles plied her trade at Notre Dame before finishing her NCAA run at TCU.
— Yahoo Sports

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