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JuJu Watkins Becomes Sierra Canyon's First Retired Jersey Star

1/12/2026

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JuJu Watkins, a USC Trojans women's basketball star, became Sierra Canyon High School's first athlete to have a jersey retired on January 10, 2026.
The ceremony occurred during a boys' basketball game as Watkins received a framed No. 12 jersey.
She noted the 2023 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award.
NFL quarterback Jayden Daniels attended the event, and both he and JuJu Watkins are recovering from injuries.

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Story summary

JuJu Watkins, a USC Trojans women's basketball star, became Sierra Canyon High School's first athlete to have a jersey retired on January 10, 2026.
The ceremony occurred during a boys' basketball game as Watkins received a framed No. 12 jersey.
She noted the 2023 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year award.
NFL quarterback Jayden Daniels attended the event, and both he and JuJu Watkins are recovering from injuries.