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USC Advances to Sweet 16 Despite JuJu Watkins' ACL Injury; Purdue Coaches with Longevity and Adaptability

USC's JuJu Watkins suffered a season-ending ACL injury, yet the Trojans prevailed to the Sweet 16. Purdue continues its impressive tournament run under Coach Matt Painter.

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Updated: Mar 25th, 2025, 6:08 PM ET

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USC’s star guard JuJu Watkins suffered an ACL injury just five minutes into their NCAA Tournament victory over Mississippi State (96-59). Despite Watkins’ loss, averaging 24.6 points per game, Kiki Iriafen’s 36 points propelled the Trojans to the Sweet 16 matchup against Kansas State. Coach Lindsay Gottlieb expressed concern for Watkins but commended the team’s resilience. Meanwhile, Purdue coach Matt Painter, with two decades of experience, has led the Boilermakers to 10 straight NCAA tournaments and seeks another Elite Eight appearance this week. Purdue is also adapting its playstyle, which reflects Painter's consistency in winning.

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