JuJu Watkins returns from an ACL tear as USC eyes its first title since 1984
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The bun is back. Along with the smile and that silky jump shot. JuJu Watkins is returning to college basketball after missing last season while rehabbing an ACL tear . The star guard who averaged 25.6 points in her first two seasons for Southern California is surrounded by a talent-laden supporting cast as the third-ranked Trojans bid for their first national championship since 1984. “It's on my mind every day,” Watkins said. “So much anticipation has gone into this year. I want it really badly, but also in a healthy way. I just want to have fun and really enjoy this year.” Watkins has already envisioned seeing her first basket go in. “I've had dreams about that every night. I might shed a tear, honestly, I can’t lie,” she said. “That’ll be a really amazing feeling for me.” Watkins scored 18 points while playing 22 minutes in USC's exhibition win over California recently. She joins Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jazzy Davidson , who averaged 17.9 points last season, in the backcourt for the first time. The duo began developing their chemistry while Watkins was sidelined from the injury she sustained in the second round
