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  JuJu Watkins: The Rising Star Who’s Taking Over Basketball and Beyond Hey there, hoops fans! If you haven’t been keeping up with JuJu Watkins lately, let me catch you up—because this 19-year-old USC superstar is on fire, both on and off the court. As of March 2, 2025, JuJu’s sophomore season with the Trojans is shaping up to be one for the history books, and her influence is spilling way beyond the hardwood. Let’s dive into what’s new with the one and only Judea "JuJu" Skies Watkins. On the Court: A Scoring Machine with Heart JuJu’s been lighting it up this season, and the stats don’t lie. She’s averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.1 steals, and 2.0 blocks through 27 games—numbers that scream “future WNBA MVP.” Just last week, she dropped 22 points against No. 25 Illinois, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line, while adding four blocks to remind everyone she’s a defensive force too. That win kept USC at 25-2 and atop the Big Ten standings, and Ju...