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In dropping 40 points in the NCAA tournament, Paige Bueckers shows JuJu Watkins what's in store post-injuryYahoo Sports - 3d -
March Madness: Paige Bueckers powers UConn past USC team playing without JuJu Watkins into Final Four
USC put up a fight. But ultimately, Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong — and the absence of JuJu Watkins — proved too much to overcome.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JuJu Watkins injury update: USC women's basketball star to miss rest of NCAA tournament
The highly anticipated matchup between USC's JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers, which had fans salivating, won't happen Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USC women fall again to Paige Bueckers and UConn in Elite Eight of NCAA tournament
With no JuJu Watkins, USC can't keep pace with Paige Bueckers and Connecticut in the fourth quarter of a 78-64 loss in the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paige Bueckers carries UConn to record 24th Final Four, beating USC 78-64
Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women's NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64 victory over USC, which couldn’t overcome losing JuJu Watkins to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bueckers, Betts, Booker among Wooden finalists
UConn's Paige Bueckers, UCLA's Lauren Betts, Texas' Madison Booker, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and USC's JuJu Watkins are the finalists for the Wooden Award.ESPN - 1d -
There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing
Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years agoABC News - 1d -
JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Trophy, joins elite list at USC
JuJu Watkins didn't get the chance to step into the national spotlight she had earned this March, going down with a torn ACL in USC's second-round NCAA tournament game and having to watch at home ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
There's no one-and-done path in women's college basketball. And NIL money makes that a good thing
Paige Bueckers is widely expected to become the first WNBA No. 1 overall draft pick from the University of Connecticut since Breanna Stewart nine years ago. Both became can’t-miss stars in ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Why Austin Collie sees big things on the horizon for Jake Retzlaff
With a year under his belt, Austin Collie sees Retzlaff becoming an even better leader this season. Here's what else he had to say.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
JuJu Watkins breaks silence with first post since season-ending injury
JuJu Watkins posted on social media shortly after midnight Tuesday, her first public statement since leaving March Madness with a knee injury.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Juju Watkins shares message on Instagram after USC's Elite Eight loss
JuJu Watkins thanks USC fans for support after Trojans' season ends versus fell to UConn in the Elite Eight Monday night, ending their season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
USC’s JuJu Watkins named 2025 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year
On the heels of suffering a season-ending right knee injury, USC superstar JuJu Watkins received positive news Wednesday after the sophomore was announced as the 2025 Naismith Women’s College ...Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Q&A: Cameron Brink on Paige Bueckers potentially winning a title, March Madness and more
We sat down to chat with Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink about Paige Bueckers, March Madness and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
JuJu Watkins Funko Pop lifting USC's spirit during NCAA Tournament run without star
The real JuJu Watkins is home recovering from a season-ending knee injury, but a 4.7 inch-all version of her is still with the team for March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
JuJu vs. Paige isn’t happening, but UConn vs. USC promises drama anyway
SPOKANE, Wash. — The magic of March is that every tiny thing that has happened leading up to this point matters … but also, you should probably throw everything that’s happened so far out the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
UConn women's basketball all-time leading scorers: Here's where Paige Bueckers ranks
Paige Bueckers is the latest and greatest to wear UConn across her chest. Here's how she stacks up on the Huskies' all-time leading scoring list.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paige Bueckers Isn’t Scared of the Spotlight. Now It’s Time to Deliver for UConn.
With a high level of attention comes an avalanche of pressure, but Bueckers lives for these moments.The New York Times - 7h -
USC shakes off JuJu Watkins' absence and beats Kansas State 67-61 in March Madness
Kennedy Smith stepped into the void left by injured star JuJu Watkins, scoring 19 points to help Southern California hold off Kansas State 67-61 in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA TournamentABC News - 4d -
How will USC women's basketball adapt next season without star JuJu Watkins?
USC star JuJu Watkins could miss all of next season as she recovers from a torn ACL. The Trojans' freshman class is expected to help offset her loss.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
USC star JuJu Watkins is the AP Player of the Year and just the fourth sophomore to earn that honor
JuJu Watkins, the sensational sophomore who led Southern California to its best season in nearly 40 years, was honored Thursday as The Associated Press women’s college basketball Player of the ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Paige Bueckers points today: UConn star's stats vs USC in women's March Madness
How many points did UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers score against USC? Here's a look at her stats vs the Trojans in the Elite Eight:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UConn will steamroll Final Four teams. No one is beating Paige Bueckers this March Madness
Behind Paige Bueckers, UConn can't lose. Women's Final Four is set after Huskies down USC, and no one is beating Geno Auriemma's team for NCAA title.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
On championship quest, UConn’s Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma bring out best in each other
SPOKANE, Wash. — When Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma sat down at the dais after punching their ticket to Tampa for the Final Four, Auriemma pointed to the box score on a sheet of paper. Not to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Auriemma's '100,000%' belief in Paige Bueckers fuels another UConn Final Four fun
Geno Auriemma's UConn Huskies advanced to the Final Four for the 16th time over the last 17 tournaments, with the veteran coach's strong belief in guard Paige Bueckers aiding their latest run.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UConn's Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma share mutual respect heading into the Final Four
Following UConn's victory over Southern California that sent the Huskies to the Final Four, Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma huddled over the contents of the box score. “When she was sitting ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UNC's Davis, Trojans' Watkins pace NIL market
North Carolina's RJ Davis and USC's JuJu Watkins lead all male and female NCAA athletes in NIL endorsements over the last 12 months.ESPN - 1d -
Ranking the 15 best players: From Bueckers and Betts to Paopao and Strong
Who follows Paige Bueckers and Lauren Betts in ESPN's Final Four player rankings?ESPN - 1h -
Time off for Palmer 'a good thing' - Maresca
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer having some days off during the international break was "a good thing". Palmer missed the trip to Arsenal through injury and pulled out of Thomas ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
USC's Watkins named AP women's player of year
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins, who averaged 23.9 points while leading the Trojans to their best season in 40 years, is the AP women's college basketball Player of the Year.ESPN - 3h -
JuJu Watkins wins the Naismith Award for best women's college basketball player in the country
Watkins earned the Naismith Award as the nation's best player after her sensational sophomore campaign at USCCBS Sports - 23h -
2025 Women's Final Four: UConn declines to cut nets after Elite Eight win over USC to continue tradition
Paige Bueckers decided to share the celebration with the fans insteadCBS Sports - 2d -
UConn returns to Final Four behind Bueckers' 31
Behind 31 points and six assists, Paige Bueckers lifted No. 2 seed UConn to a 78-64 win over No. 1 seed USC in the Spokane 4 regional final, clinching the team's 16th Final Four appearance in 17 ...ESPN - 2d -
JuJu Watkins Isn’t on the Court, but She’s Still Inspiring This U.S.C. Team
The Trojans are a woman down without their superstar, but they still expect to live up to their billing as the top seed.The New York Times - 4d -
What’s on the horizon for USC and JuJu Watkins after raising the bar this season?
SPOKANE, Wash. — When Rayah Marshall and Clarice Akunwafo came to USC in 2021, the Trojans were in a rut. The pair of top-30 recruits committed to a program that hadn’t made the NCAA Tournament in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
JuJu Watkins delivers heartfelt message in first words since her injury
The USC superstar spoke out for the first time since tearing her ACL and addressed the Trojans' loss.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paige Bueckers Cements Her UConn Legacy With a 40-Point Performance
The senior guard sank six 3-pointers in the Sweet 16, placing herself among the best to ever put on a UConn jersey, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 4d -
UConn women's basketball roster breakdown: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd stats
UConn is in pursuit of its 12th national championship and the first since 2016. Here's a look at the Huskies roster:Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma Are Bringing Out the Best in Each Other
UConn’s title quest has been made possible by a star player who is the yin to her coach’s yang, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 2d -
Predicted team to face Tottenham: Enzo Maresca wheels out the big guns, with one big question mark
It’s been almost 3 weeks since Chelsea last played a game, and we’re absolutely itching to see the Blues in action again.It’s a really fascinating game – in part because of the long break sinc...Yahoo Sports - 7h
