Juju Watkins

2027 WNBA Draft:

Big Board Ranking: 1

Pro Comp: Kahleah Copper / Maya Moore

Player Profile

Considered the top prospect in the 2027 WNBA Draft, Juju Watkins is a dynamic scoring guard with elite shot-making ability and a polished three-level offensive package. She consistently breaks down defenses using a variety of fakes and hesitation moves to set up her mid-range shots and drive game. Her size and strength allow her to absorb contact, enabling her to get to the free throw line at an elite rate—ranking 2nd in free throw attempts during the 2024-25 season. Defensively, she thrives as a disruptive help-side defender, utilizing her length and anticipation to jump passing lanes and block shots.

Notable Teammates

Kiki Iriafen (USC) • Rayah Marshall (USC) • Taylor Bigby (USC) • Kara Dunn (USC) • Kennedy Smith (USC) • Jazzy Davidson (USC)

Big Board Comparison

RankNameSeasonTeamFG%3P%FT%REBASTSTLBLKTOPTS
1Juju Watkins'24-25USC42.632.582.06.83.42.21.83.223.9
2Madison Booker'25-26Texas50.828.484.96.73.72.20.72.118.9
3Hannah Hidalgo'25-26ND47.525.483.36.95.25.60.33.325.3

Game Analysis

  • vs. UCLA (2025) – JuJu Watkins Scores 38 As No. 6 USC Women’s Basketball Hands No. 1 UCLA Its First Loss In 71-58 Decision At Galen Center.

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  • vs. Stanford (2024) – USC’s JuJu Watkins Drops 51 PTS to Upset No. 4 Stanford. [Watch the highlights.]

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2024-25 USC

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