Can a JuJu-less USC do it again? Is UConn ready to win it all? Previewing an Elite Eight showdown

Alexa Philippou, a sports journalist covering women’s college basketball and the WNBA, reports on USC’s Sweet 16 win and star player JuJu Watkins’ season-ending ACL injury. Watkins, a key player in revitalizing USC’s program, will miss the Elite Eight matchup against UConn, drawing parallels to UConn’s past injuries with star player Paige Bueckers. Both Auriemma and Bueckers have reached out to support Watkins, highlighting their shared resilience and determination in overcoming injuries to come back stronger, with Bueckers leading UConn with an impressive performance in the tournament as she aims for a championship title.

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