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JuJu Watkins had to be carried off the court after scary March Madness injury
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JuJu Watkins was taken out of USC's Monday night game versus Mississippi State in the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament with what seems to be an apparent injury .
During the first quarter of the second round matchup, Watkins was racing down the court on a break when she fell to the court after coming in contact with two Mississippi State players. It's unclear whether or not the slight contact caused the injury or it happened just before, but Watkins fell to the ground holding her right knee in clear pain.
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Watkins was eventually helped up by USC staff, but had to be carried off the court without putting weight on her leg. Coming into the game, Watkins was already a bit banged up after suffering multiple injuries — including a rolled ankle — during USC's first round matchup against UNC.
Here's how the moment went down.
USC later posted an update on Watkins' status, stating that she will not return to Monday night's game.
Here's hoping it's not as serious as it looks.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: JuJu Watkins injury: USC star was carried off during March Madness
