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JuJu Watkins Injured: UCLA's Title Hopes Rise

10/10/2025

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JuJu Watkins of Southern California will miss the upcoming season with an ACL injury.
Her absence shifts attention to UCLA, which is favored to win the Big Ten, led by senior center Lauren Betts.
Cori Close expressed disappointment over Watkins' injury and highlighted her impact on the game.
Oklahoma women's basketball has secured 2026 four-star LeeLee Bell and is ranked sixth in ESPN's preseason Top 25.

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JuJu Watkins of Southern California will miss the upcoming season with an ACL injury.
Her absence shifts attention to UCLA, which is favored to win the Big Ten, led by senior center Lauren Betts.
Cori Close expressed disappointment over Watkins' injury and highlighted her impact on the game.
Oklahoma women's basketball has secured 2026 four-star LeeLee Bell and is ranked sixth in ESPN's preseason Top 25.