The USC men’s basketball team has gained national attention due to the arrival of Bronny James and the presence of Isaiah Collier, who was named the USA TODAY HSSA National Boys Basketball Player of the Year for 2023.
The Trojans’ women’s basketball team is not to be ignored. USC has the No. 1 recruit in the country in the women’s game, with JuJu Watkins of Sierra Canyon High School staying home in Southern California to play for coach Lindsey Gottlieb and the Women of Troy.
Watkins has been named the USA TODAY HSSA National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, giving USC a sweep of the awards in high school hoops for 2023.
Last season, USC women’s basketball played elite defense but lacked the scorers and shooters who could provide instant and reliable offense on a consistent basis. Watkins will try to become that meal-ticket scorer, which could be transformative for the Trojans as they try to make a deeper run in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
The 2023 USA TODAY HSSA National Girls Basketball Player of the Year, JuJu Watkins‼️
Sierra Canyon High School
Los Angeles, CA @Jujubballin @sierracanyongbb @USCWBB @USC_Athletics#usatodayhssa #highschoolsportsawards #highschoolsports #girlsbasketball pic.twitter.com/TMfmzVliz1— USA TODAY High School Sports Awards (@hssportsawards) August 6, 2023
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