USC Trojans star player JuJu Watkins got injured during her most recent game, and the injury officially ended her season. In light of this depressing news for fans and supporters, heartfelt messages and well wishes poured Watkins’ way, including that from a former Michael Jorand teammate.
In a post on his X profile, former Chicago Bulls legend Ron Harper extended his well wishes to JuJu Watkins, in light of the ACL injury that the college satr recently sustained.
“My heart ❤️ goes out too @Jujubballin and @USCWBB a speedy recovering ❤️🩹 you will come back stronger and faster. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽” wrote Harper.
My heart ❤️ goes out too @Jujubballin and @USCWBB a speedy recovering ❤️🩹 you will come back stronger and faster. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) March 25, 2025
An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is no longer considered a career-ending setback in basketball due to advancements in medical technology, surgical techniques, and rehabilitation methods. Modern ACL reconstruction surgery, often using grafts from the patient’s own hamstring or patellar tendon, has a high success rate.
JuJu Watkins sustained her ACL injury during the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Mississippi State. Early in the first quarter, Watkins was driving toward the basket when her right knee buckled as she planted her foot, resulting in a non-contact injury. She collapsed to the floor in visible pain and was later carried off the court by medical staff.
LA Sparks Star Reacts Over JuJu Watkins Injury Video: “STOP!”
Los Angeles Sparks star Dearica Hamby gave her honest take on the injury that happened to JuJu Watkins, and how the entire moment was broadcasted and has now gone viral online across social media platforms. For Hamby, the moment should not have been recorded on camera like it was.
Hamby said in her post on X: “CAMERA PPL, STOP HOVERING OVER PLAYERS WHEN THEY ARE IN PAIN!!!!!”
CAMERA PPL, STOP HOVERING OVER PLAYERS WHEN THEY ARE IN PAIN!!!!!
— Dearica Marie Hamby (@dearicamarie) March 25, 2025
When someone pointed out to her that it was most likely not the decision of the camera, but that of someone in a higher rank working behind the camera, Hamby clarified that her point still stands: that this should nto have been taken as close as it was.
She responded: “Idc who’s in charge… camera .. production … it’s clear at a certain point it’s not passing. Point the camera at the ground or something.. do the big arena view… you don’t have to be zooming in on her.… she’s clearly screaming in pain.”
Idc who’s in charge… camera .. production … it’s clear at a certain point it’s not passing. Point the camera at the ground or something.. do the big arena view… you don’t have to be zooming in on her.… she’s clearly screaming in pain. Like have some sort of awareness.
— Dearica Marie Hamby (@dearicamarie) March 25, 2025
So far, the USC Trojans has not given a timeline for the recovery of JuJu Watkins ti ahs been confirmed, however, that part of her recovery would be surgery.
For this season, JuJu Watkins exited with an average of 24.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
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