JuJu Watkins
USC is more than – and has always been more than Watkins in the same way that UConn has been more this season than Paige Bueckers. But it’s hard to quibble with the excitement, interest and ratings that it builds.
USC and UConn won their respective games to become the final Elite Eight teams, but the losing teams showed exciting future
The Huskies bent under the weight of intense defensive pressure, foul trouble and their relentless lack of depth – but they did not break. And their reward is a 28th trip to the regional finals.
Five of the eight games in the Sweet 16 will have a Pac-12 in it
The senior captain is the longest-tenured player on the roster
In a very chalky weekend so far, six of the seven Pac-12 entrants move on to the second round Sunday and Monday.
Upset picks, top players, and more from the Portland 3 Regional
“There is a lot of pride in being the final champions in this league.”
But Watkins also had critical help in critical moments
The Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals featured six ranked teams, two teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble and plenty of drama
