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USC's JuJu Watkins Wins Player of the Year

3/14/2025

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JuJu Watkins of USC shone brightly this season, clinching Player of the Year as she propelled her team to a Big Ten championship in just her second year. Meanwhile, UCLA's Cori Close celebrated a remarkable achievement, earning Coach of the Year for steering the Bruins to an impressive 30-win season. UConn's Sarah Strong and Kentucky's Georgia Amoore also received accolades as Freshman and Transfer of the Year, respectively.

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JuJu Watkins of USC shone brightly this season, clinching Player of the Year as she propelled her team to a Big Ten championship in just her second year. Meanwhile, UCLA's Cori Close celebrated a remarkable achievement, earning Coach of the Year for steering the Bruins to an impressive 30-win season. UConn's Sarah Strong and Kentucky's Georgia Amoore also received accolades as Freshman and Transfer of the Year, respectively.