JuJu Watkins becomes 1st USC player to win AP player of year
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Yahoo Sports |
USC sophomore JuJu Watkins took home the honors Thursday in a nearly unanimous vote.
The New York Times |
Despite falling to the Betts-led Bruins in the Big Ten tournament championship, Watkins and USC entered March Madness as a No. 1 seed for a second straight year.
Bleacher Report |
By winning AP Player of the Year, Watkins adds to her growing list of individual accolades from this season.
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