USC Coach Defends Mississippi State Player Amid Online Harassment Following JuJu Watkins Injury
Amid the intense competition of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, an unfortunate incident involving USC's JuJu Watkins has led to a wave of online harassment targeting a Mississippi State player. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb has publicly condemned the bullying directed at the opposing player after Watkins suffered an injury during their game.
The incident occurred during a heated match between USC and Mississippi State, where Watkins, a key player for USC, was injured. Following the game, social media was flooded with negative comments and harassment aimed at the Mississippi State player involved in the play that led to Watkins' injury. Coach Gottlieb took a stand against this behavior, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship and respect in the sport.
This event has sparked a broader conversation about the impact of online harassment in sports, especially towards young athletes who are often thrust into the public eye. The NCAA has acknowledged the situation, stressing the importance of maintaining a positive environment for all participants in collegiate sports.
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What injury did Juju Watkins suffer?
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Watkins suffered a torn ACL in USC's women's NCAA Tournament game against Mississippi State on Monday night.
Is Juju Watkins playing?
Watkins is expected to undergo surgery and be out for the majority of the 2025-26 season, as the sophomore guard rehabs. USC has not confirmed ESPN's Shams Charania's Monday report that Watkins tore her ACL.
Is Juju Watkins at the game tonight?
But the Trojans are without superstar guard JuJu Watkins, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second round on Monday. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb has the Trojans in the Sweet 16 for the second straight season, and forward Kiki Iriafen is coming off a 36-point performance in the second round.
Who is Juju Watkins' coach?
USC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb isn't in unfamiliar territory.
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