USC Trojans freshman shooting guard JuJu Watkins is already one of the best players in women's college basketball. The 6-foot-2 wing from Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth had a breakout season in 2023-24, averaging 27.1 points (.401/.319/.852 shooting splits), 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists. , 2.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks, demonstrating his driving force. The Cardinal and Gold finished with a 29-6 record and earned a spot in the Elite Eight of this spring's NCAA Tournament.
In a refreshing conversation on Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Paul George's podcast, P With Paul George, Watkins and George had a fun exercise in unraveling her ideal WNBA starting lineup. . Pitfall: If one player leaves the board, other players can no longer select him.
“Point guard: Chelsea Gray, I love her,” Watkins said.
“We've got to go to Kelsey Plum,” George countered. “We need some toughness. We need some pressure off.”
Watkins initially skipped small forward and jumped straight to the No. 4 spot.
“I'm going to Sato Sabally,” Watkins said.
”[I’m going to go with] Alyssa Thomas,” George said, “playmaker.”
“I got Aja. [Wilson at center]”We're going to have to spread the floor for you, I will,” Watkins said. [going to go with] Five at Stewie, Brianna Stewart. we will give you some space. ” Considering that these two are recent WNBA MVP award winners, neither seems like a bad review to this reporter.
“Okay, we've got Jewell Lloyd,” small forward Watkins declared of his final pick.
“Damn,” George responded. “I [going to go] Jackie Young. ”