JuJu Watkins Turns Heads with Major Announcement on Monday
The USC Trojans women's basketball team has been considered one of the top brands in its sport for the past several seasons, led by JuJu Watkins.
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Watkins committed to USC as one of the most highly touted recruits in college basketball history.
She has now played two seasons with the Trojans, having cemented herself as one of the biggest stars in college basketball, coming off a season during which she was named the Naismith Player of the Year, Women's Wooden Award winner and Associated Press Player of the Year.
While it was a successful season for Watkins, she suffered a brutal injury in the postseason, cutting her season short. Watkins went down during the Women's NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL that required surgical repair.
During the offseason, while Watkins rehabs, she was featured in a major announcement via Alexa Philippou and Peacock.
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"Little bit of news: 'On the Rise: JuJu Watkins' has been greenlit for a second season on Peacock," Philippou said. "The documentary series — executive produced by LeBron James, Watkins, Rich Paul and more — chronicles the ascent of the USC superstar and 2025 national player of the year."
After starring in the first season of "On the Rise," Watkins will be featured in Season 2 of the docuseries.
Upon release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the news featuring JuJu Watkins.
"I LOVE GOOD NEWS," said one fan.
"Interesting. This would basically be a rehab season. But still not much of a risk for a streaming show on Peacock," said another fan.
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"Intrigued, but i don't have Peacock soooo," mentioned one fan.
"On The Rise : JuJu Watkins" Season 2 confirmed of the documentary following the upcoming superstar of@USCWBB:@Jujubballin," commented one fan.
"Oh yea," said one fan.
"SEASON [two]," said another fan.
USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins.Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Last season with the USC Trojans, JuJu Watkins posted 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
That followed a successful freshman season, during which Watkins averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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