USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins led the Trojans into Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night to upset the No. 2 ranked UCLA Bruins. Watkins had a game high 30 points a

With a 30-point, five-assist, two-steal, three-block performance Saturday against crosstown rival UCLA, USC sophomore JuJu Watkins sealed her spot as our national Player of the Year. Her unanimous selection by The Athletic ’s committee of voters follows her recognition as The Athletic ’s national Freshman of the Year last season.

USC star JuJu Watkins worthy of being named player of the year ahead and has the supporting cast to win a women's basketball national championship.