What had long been presumed is now official: Juju Watkins is an All-American once again. On Wednesday morning, Watkins was named a first team All-American by both the AP and USBWA.
Earning such honors is nothing new for Watkins. Last season, she was a unanimous first team All-American as a true freshman. This year, her points per game actually decreased slightly—from 27.1 to 24.6—due to USC having more scoring options. However, her field goal percentage improved, and she also got better on the defensive end, averaging nearly two blocks per game.
Earlier this month, Watkins was named Big Ten Player of the Year.