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JuJu Watkins Gains Leadership Lessons at USA Basketball Camp

JuJu Watkins, the reigning AP Player of the Year, attended USA Basketballs senior national team camp despite her ACL injury. She focused on leadership lessons, took stationary shots, and cheered from the bench at USCs game against UConn. Watkins, a future Olympic hopeful, is overcoming mental hurdles and drawing inspiration from Paige Bueckers, who also suffered an ACL injury. Checkout Solipillow.com

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