JuJu Watkins and USC take on Kansas for a spot in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament Monday.
This second round game between USC (27-5) and Kansas (20-12) is an opportunity for history for both programs on Monday. For the Trojans, a win sends the team to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 30 years, led by All-American freshman JuJu Watkins. Since that trip to the Sweet 16 in 1994 the Trojans have made the tournament just six times, losing in the first round three and the second round three times. Watkins has this version of the Trojans building momentum at the right time winning seven straight games heading into today, including the final Pac-12 Tournament ever and their first round game against 16-seeded Texas A&M CC. The winner of this game will move on to play fifth-seeded Baylor in the Sweet 16.
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Game Date: March 25, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
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In the first round the Trojans were led by Watkins (23 points, five rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals) and Mackenzie Forbes (23 points) in a dominant 87-55 win. They have won three straight games by double-digits, playing their best basketball of the season.
The Jayhawks played one of the most exciting first round games of the tournament, winning in overtime against Michigan. In the win the Jayhawks came back from a nine-point deficit in the final period to force overtime. Over the final 11:07 of regulation and overtime, the Jayhawks outscored the Wolverines 31-12.
As a team they have 19 assists on 27 made field goals and went 19-for-24 from the free throw line. Zakiyah Franklin led all scorers with 22 points while S’Mya Nichols (15 points on 9-of-10 from the free throw line), Wyvette Mayberry (15 points) and Taiyanna Jackson (14 points) also scored in double figures.
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