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JuJu Watkins Returns to Women's Basketball After ACL Injury
- JuJu Watkins, a USC guard, returns to women's college basketball after missing the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury.
- Ashlyn Watkins and Chloe Kitts, both of South Carolina, also returned after ACL injuries, with Watkins missing the 2025-26 season and Kitts missing the 2026-27 season.
- South Carolina, ranked No. 1, beat Benedict 113-34 in an exhibition game on Oct. 23.
- Women's college basketball season is set to begin with top teams including South Carolina and UConn.
- The return of key players like JuJu Watkins is expected to impact the upcoming season significantly.
Articles (3)
ABC News·
Women's basketball's season set to tip with return of JuJu Watkins, South Carolina, UConn top teams
Yahoo Sports·
Women’s basketball’s season set to tip with return of Watkins, South Carolina, UConn top teams
Yahoo Sports·
How Dawn Staley evaluated Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts returns for South Carolina