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Caitlin Clark is reacting to JuJu Watkins’ devastating injury. On Monday night, Watkins suffered a nasty-looking leg injury and was carried off the court during USC’s NCAA tournament game against Mississippi State.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the court and taken to the locker room after suffering an injury on this play. pic.twitter.com/zFgm8PkVnu
— ESPN (@espn) March 25, 2025
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Watkins tore her ACL and will be out for the remainder of the NCAA tournament.
Via ESPN
USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the women’s NCAA tournament after suffering a torn ACL in her right knee during the Trojans’ second-round game against Mississippi State, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday night.
A team spokesperson said Watkins would undergo season-ending surgery and then begin rehabilitation.
On Tuesday, Clark sent a classy message to Watkins following her injury.
Sending all my thoughts and prayers to JuJu. Kid will come back stronger than ever ❤️
— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) March 25, 2025
Prayers for Juju! 🥺🙏🏽
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) March 25, 2025
Othopedic surgeon Nirav Pandya believes Watkins could be out for basketball for nearly a year.
Via Nirav Pandya/X
“Tough news for JuJu Watkins. RTP after ACL reconstruction typically lands between 9 – 12 months after surgery. Good news is that there are multiple studies in women’s b-ball players that show a high return to play rate with minimal long-term impact on performance upon return.”