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Watkins Reaches 1,000 Career Points
USC's JuJu Watkins reaches 1,000 career points in record-setting time, surpassing even some of the greatest.
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- How does JuJu Watkins feel about the comparisons to other players?
- While comparisons to players like Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark are common, Watkins prefers to focus on her own performance and isn't overly concerned with such comparisons. She respects their accomplishments but emphasizes her own journey and growth.
- How many career points did JuJu Watkins reach, and in how many games?
- JuJu Watkins, a USC sophomore guard, reached 1,000 career points in her 38th game, the second fewest in NCAA Division I history. This achievement comes after a freshman season where she set the national record for scoring with 920 points.
- How does Watkins' achievement compare to those of Cheryl Miller and Caitlin Clark?
- Watkins' accomplishment is remarkable because she reached the milestone faster than USC's career scoring leader, Cheryl Miller, and in fewer games than Caitlin Clark, who holds the Division I career record. She's currently averaging 26.5 points per game.
- Name some other players who reached 1000 career points in a similar number of games.
- Other players who achieved 1000 points in a similar number of games include Maree Jackson, Carol Menken-Schaudt, Sandra Hodge, Kathy Miller, Elena Delle Donne, Kelsey Mitchell and Chennedy Carter. This impressive list underscores Watkins' achievement.
- What is the significance of Watkins' accomplishment in the context of USC basketball history?
- Watkins' 1,000-point milestone is a testament to her skill and hard work, placing her among the top scorers in USC history. She remains focused on continuing to improve and build upon her already remarkable success.