Many things make JuJu Watkins a standout on the basketball court — her explosive scoring ability, lockdown defense, and leadership as USC’s star player. But off the court, her middle name has taken center stage,

JuJu Watkins once again proved that she is the best player in college basketball, but Watkins alone won't be enough to win it all.

The family's L.A. roots go back to the 1920s, when Watkins' great grandfather escaped a lynch mob in Mississippi