USC Trojans women's basketball star JuJu Watkins becomes the third athlete to ink a Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) deal with United Airlines, joining Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter and USC's Caleb Williams in the exclusive club.
out of high school, the Trojans knew they were getting a bonafide star in Watkins. She won multiple player of the year awards throughout her high school career and was even named as California's Ms. Basketball her senior year.
Sitting at No. 6 in women's basketball for NIL valuations in the country according to On3, Watkins is valued at around $765,000 by the site's NIL Valuation. She sits just behind Hailey Van Lith of TCU and is in front of Arizona's Jada Williams. Watkins is No. 9 in the On3 Women's NIL 100.MORE: Kobe Bryant's Nephew Jett Washington Names USC Trojans Football Recruiting FinalistIt's been a great sophomore year for Watkins as the Trojans prepare for the postseason.
Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins dribbles past UCLA Bruins guard Londynn Jones during an NCAA basketball game at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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