2021 - 2022 CALIFORNIA
GIRLS BASKETBALL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
JUJU
WATKINS
GUARD
SIERRA CANYON SCHOOL
CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA
JUNIOR
HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-2
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
24.5
POINTS PER GAME (AVERAGE)
3.2
ASSISTS PER GAME (AVERAGE)
10.3
REBOUNDS PER GAME (AVERAGE)
2.8
STEALS PER GAME (AVERAGE)
“Juju Watkins is the best player that I’ve seen this year, by far. She has tremendous skill and she’s very competitive and driven.”
Ryan Wilde
Head Coach head coach at Crossroads School

Athletic Excellence


The 6-foot-2 junior guard had led the Trailblazers to a 27-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state Open Division tournament at the time of her selection. Watkins averaged 24.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.0 blocks through 29 games. The Los Angeles Times Player of the Year as a freshman, she led the USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team to the FIBA Americas championship this past summer, earning tournament MVP honors. She’s ranked as the nation’s No. 2 prospect in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.

Academic Achievement


Watkins has maintained a 3.67 GPA in the classroom. She will begin her senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character


Watkins has volunteered locally on behalf of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee as well as a food bank, toy-donation drives and youth basketball camps.