JuJu Watkins Isn’t on the Court, but She’s Still Inspiring This U.S.C. Team

SPOKANE, Wash. — The mindset could not have been clearer for USC heading into its Sweet 16 clash against Kansas State.

The Trojans, a woman down without superstar JuJu Watkins, still expected to live up to their billing as the top seed and come out with a win against No. 5 seed Kansas State. And when they did, their celebration — remarkably demure for advancing to the Elite Eight — reflected a team that still has a lot left to prove.

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“This team is really focused on continuing our journey and achieving our goals even though the path looks a little different than it did just a few days ago,” coach

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