Cori Close voices her excitment for the return of JuJu Watkins
Cori Close expressed her excitement for the return of JuJu Watkins to the USC Trojans after a season sidelined by injury. Close acknowledged the competitive nature of the USC-UCLA rivalry and highlighted the impact Watkins will have on the game. With both teams strong, the upcoming season promises to be thrilling for women's basketball in Los Angeles.
- ▪JuJu Watkins missed the previous season due to a torn ACL but is set to return for the 2026-2027 season.
- ▪UCLA won their first NCAA title last season without facing Watkins.
- ▪Cori Close believes Watkins will enhance the rivalry and improve coaching strategies.
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