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USC’s Juju Watkins named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

USC’s Juju Watkins named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
Summary

USC's Juju Watkins has been recognized as the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year for the upcoming women's basketball season. Watkins is returning after missing the entire 2025-2026 season due to a knee injury. During her last season in 2024-2025, she averaged 23.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, earning multiple accolades. She joins fellow USC player Jazzy Davidson on the Preseason All-Big Ten team. The Women of Troy are set to kick off their 2026-2027 season on November 2 against UNLV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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  • •Juju Watkins named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year.
  • •Watkins missed the 2025-2026 season with a knee injury.
  • •She averaged 23.9 points, 6.9 rebounds in the 2024-2025 season.
  • •Fellow Trojan Jazzy Davidson joins her on the Preseason All-Big Ten team.
  • •USC opens the season on November 2 against UNLV.
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  • 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — USC’s Juju Watkins named Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year
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The expectations are certainly very high for Juju Watkins and USC women’s basketball this season

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