USC’s JuJu Watkins Injured During March Madness Game
USC women’s basketball standout JuJu Watkins was helped off the court Monday night after sustaining an apparent knee injury during a March Madness game.
Watkins受伤瞬间
Watkins was playing against Mississippi State in the second round of the tournament when the incident occurred. Driving towards the basket with the ball, she was closely defended by two opponents.
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After a slight collision with a defender, Watkins planted her right leg, and her knee appeared to buckle. She immediately fell to the court in significant pain.
Teammates gathered around Watkins as she lay on the floor, visibly distressed.
Medical Evaluation and Game Absence
USC officials declared Watkins unable to continue in the game. ESPN reporter Holly Rowe stated that Watkins was taken from the Galen Center, the game venue, to a medical facility for an MRI scan.
Prior to her exit in the second quarter, Watkins had scored three points.
JuJu Watkins in pain on the court following the knee injury on Monday night.
Watkins’ knee seemed to give way after contact while driving to the basket.
Jayden Daniels Attends Game
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was present at the game when the injury happened.
Speculation about a romantic relationship between Daniels and Watkins arose after they were seen together at USC’s previous victory over UNC Greensboro in Los Angeles.
Basketball Community Reacts
Beyond the Galen Center, numerous figures in women’s basketball voiced their concern for the prominent young player.
- Angel Reese posted, “Prayers for Juju!”
- Aaliyah Boston commented, “Prayers up.”
- Breanna Stewart, a two-time WNBA MVP, also shared prayer emojis, seemingly referencing Watkins.
Watkins, a USC sophomore and two-time All-American, is recognized as a leading talent in women’s basketball.
During the regular season, she averaged 24.6 points (second-highest in NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball), along with seven rebounds and 3.5 assists.
USC Defeats Mississippi State
Despite Watkins’ absence, USC defeated Mississippi State with a score of 96-59. However, tensions arose during the post-game handshake between the teams.
Words were exchanged, but the situation did not escalate further.