""These last few months have been filled with a lot of healing, rest, and reflection," Watkins posted to her Instagram story. "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. "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.""
""JuJu's health and well-being are our top priority, and we fully support her decision to focus on recovery this season," USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said in a statement. "While we will certainly miss her impact on the court, she continues to play a vital role in our program as a leader and teammate. The strength and maturity she has shown through this process is a reflection of who she is, and we know the Trojan Family will continue to rally behind her. We look forward to the day she returns to competition stronger than ever.""
JuJu Watkins suffered a right ACL tear in the second round of the NCAA tournament and will sit out the 2025-26 season to continue recovering. She posted on Instagram expressing gratitude for support and saying she will follow doctors' and trainers' advice to focus fully on recovery. Watkins averaged 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 steals per game as a sophomore, won multiple player of the year awards and was a two-time first-team All-American. At 20 years old and standing 6-foot-2, she is widely considered a top WNBA prospect. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb expressed full support and praised her leadership and maturity.
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