Sophomore JuJu Watkins of Southern California was named the AP women's college basketball Player of the Year after leading her team to its best season in nearly 40 years. Watkins received 29 out of 31 votes from the national media panel. She is the fourth player to win the award in her sophomore year and the first Trojans player to do so. Watkins, who suffered an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament, impressed with her performance against top opponents and has become a top draw in the sport with increased attendance at USC games. Celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart have shown up to watch her play, highlighting her impact on the sport and community.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/juju-watkins-ap-player-of-year-6acbf8f1fb542e3fa0418a11cca8ac74