Southern university of California Basketball Star Juju Watkins It will be out of the rest of the season after suffering an injury in a game on Monday night. The 19 -year -old started his ACL on his right knee during a party that opposed the Trojans in the state of Mississippi.
How did Juju Watkins hurt?
Watkins headed toward the basket when he was failed and fell to the ground at the mark of 4:43 NPR. He took his knee and stayed for more than a minute. Watkins then was taken to the court before the team announced that he received a medical assessment and would not return to the game.
“I would lie if I told you that I was not spoiled to see Juju on the floor crying,” said USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb Sph. “This is a human game and, therefore, I did my best to be what I need to be for the team, but internally it is a lot.”
The crowd began to dump on Watkins after leaving the court.
“They will be standing behind their team.” I could do nothing but respect them. “
“You cannot tell me that the energy of the crowd and the rage that were with the other team and how much they were for our team (not) so much than Juju has given this area to this program in this city,” added Gottlieb.
Kiki Iriafen entered and scored 36 points.
“We didn’t want to leave it,” he told Espn. “We just want to keep dancing, so what is needed is what I wanted to do. I think it only shows our hardness.”
USC’s lead coach showed support for Juju Watkins After his injury
“We know we have no punches in the wardrobe, we have a team that will increase,” Gottlieb said about the team, according to Espn. “This team met, met (Watkins), gathered by each other.”
He also pointed out the influence of Watkins who goes beyond his recognitions on basketball.
“Obviously, if there is a serious injury to Juju, but at the same time, I hope that at some point I can see the importance that it has here that goes far beyond its talent and abilities,” he said. “I mean, this is really what is generational, the way everyone galvanized.”
What is below for Juju Watkins?
The basketball player will undergo surgery and rehabilitation, announced the team in a statement. Will not play the rest of the season. After the 96-59 victory, USC will play against Kansas State on Saturday at 8 pm ET.
