Is JuJu Watkins playing this season? USC women's basketball star injury news hasn't changed

JuJu Watkins is one of the best women's basketball players on the planet, at any level.

The superstar guard is still in college right now, playing for the USC Trojans.

Well, sort of.

Watkins was injured at the end of last season, and that means she's not on the court right now.

It's a bummer for anyone who tunes in to watch USC. The Trojans are still extremely talented, but anytime JuJu isn't on the court, it's a little less fun.

Is JuJu Watkins playing this season?

No, JuJu Watkins isn't playing this season.

Watkins tore her right ACL during the second round of the tourney in March.

"These last few months have been filled with a lot of healing, rest, and reflection," Watkins posted to her Instagram story in September. "Recovering from this injury hasn't been easy, and I want to say thank you -- your love, support, and kind words have truly lifted me up during one of the most challenging times in my life."

She won't be back until the 2026-27 season. She has already been ruled out for the entirety of the 2025-26 season.

"Because you've been with me every step of the way, I wanted you to hear it from me directly that following the advice of my doctors and trainers, I will sit out this season and fully focus on continuing to recover so I can come back to the game I love," Watkins wrote on Instagram in September.

As a sophomore, Watkins averaged 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game.

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