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With JuJu Watkins back and better than ever, it’s championship or bust for USC

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JuJu Watkins. | Getty Images Away from the game for over a year while recovering from a torn ACL, JuJu Watkins is back playing for USC like she never left. Her first game was filled with emotion. After the win against UNLV, tears welled up in her eyes as she seemed overwhelmed by the work she put in and the joy of finally playing the game she loves. JuJu Watkins was visibly emotional after her first game back in over 18 months ❤️ We're glad to have you back, JuJu 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WMHwcITBup...

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UConn, USC and South Carolina headline three standout storylines from the start of the 2026-27 women’s college basketball season

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South Carolina’s Agot Makeer looks to drive past UNC’s Kate Harpring. | Getty Images This 2026-27 women’s college basketball season hasn’t wasted much time giving us something to talk about. So, here are three storylines worth watching as the season gets going. In the comments, share you thoughts on these three narratives, in addition to letting us know what you’re watching, and why. 1. Non-conference schedules will test the cream of the crop There’s only so much you can take away from watchi...

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Mid-Major Madness Women’s Player of the Week Voting: Nov. 2-8

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We’re more than a full week into the college basketball season, and there have been several standout women’s basketball performers. With that, it’s time to decide who is our first player of the week. Maddie Fitzpatrick — Maine Maddie Fitzpatrick averaged a double-double of 16.5 points and 13 rebounds to go along with three assists over two wins for the Black Bears. The sophomore opened the season with 14 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and three dimes in a 70-68 win over Siena. She followed...

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