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.

The Big Ten probably didn't expect to have two West Coast schools dominate the women's basketball standings when the league opened its doors to UCLA and USC this season.