JuJu Watkins, the top-ranked college recruit in 2022, is on pace to break Caitlin Clark's NCAA all-time scoring record. Watkins, who plays for USC, credits Clark for inspiring her and bringing more attention to women's basketball. While Watkins admires Clark's talent, she's also carving her own path, advocating for player rights and embracing the growing popularity of the sport.
JuJu Watkins says she has a goal that she keeps in the back of her mind. That goal is to break the NCAA all-time scoring record, currently held by Caitlin Clark . It is a realistic goal for her, statistically. 'Naturally, being on pace, it's always in the back of my mind,' Watkins told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. 'The goal is to continue to produce at this level, and do it as efficiently as I can.
Still, Watkins has the benefit of possibly playing more games in her career with an expanded Big 10, compared to the one Clark played in, and potentially more postseason games. However, even with that competitive pace, Watkins only 'wishes' she could play like Clark, who is far and away the better 3-point shooter. 'I wish I played like her,' Watkins said. Watkins also has multiple opportunities to do what Clark never could in college – win the national championship game.
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