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USC's JuJu Watkins and Notre Dame's Hidalgo Make History as All-America Stars

3/19/2025

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JuJu Watkins from USC and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame have made history, becoming just the third and fourth players to earn first-team All-America honors in their first two college seasons. Watkins dazzled with an average of 24.6 points, while Hidalgo shone with 24.2 points and was named ACC Player of the Year. They join Paige Bueckers, Lauren Betts, and Madison Booker on the prestigious first team.

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JuJu Watkins from USC and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame have made history, becoming just the third and fourth players to earn first-team All-America honors in their first two college seasons. Watkins dazzled with an average of 24.6 points, while Hidalgo shone with 24.2 points and was named ACC Player of the Year. They join Paige Bueckers, Lauren Betts, and Madison Booker on the prestigious first team.