In a poignant moment during her final home game for USC, JuJu Watkins suffered a severe knee injury that turned the atmosphere in the Galen Center from excitement to dread. As she struggled on the court, the quick transition from anticipation to worry was palpable among fans and players. Teammate Talia Von Oelhoffen rushed to console her, highlighting the unity of the team during this challenging moment. Tragically, Watkins was later diagnosed with a torn ACL, which concluded her season prematurely and dashed hopes for a Player of the Year award.
"She always has a lot of cameras on her, so my first thought was to try to get in front of the one that I saw," guard Talia Von Oelhoffen said.
"I've never heard an arena get so quiet so quickly," one USC staff member later said.
Watkins wedged herself between two Mississippi State defenders, and in a flash, her right knee appeared to give out underneath her.
the national Player of the Year favorite had suffered a torn ACL. Watkins' season was over.
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