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JuJu Watkins becomes 1st USC player to win AP player of year

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Watkins became the first Trojan to be selected the Associated Press player of the year Thursday, joining Courtney Paris, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart as just the fourth sophomore to win the award.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite falling to the Betts-led Bruins in the Big Ten tournament championship, Watkins and USC entered March Madness as a No. 1 seed for a second straight year.
From The New York Times
By winning AP Player of the Year, Watkins adds to her growing list of individual accolades from this season.
From Bleacher Report

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