No.1 Player in America Commits to South Carolina, Over Tennessee, USC Trojans, and Michigan ... In a seismic move for women’s college basketball, JuJu Watkins, the indisputable No. 1 player in the nation, has made her commitment to the University of South Carolina, spurning big teams like Tennessee, USC Trojans, and Michigan in a decision that reshapes the face of the sport. The five-star wonder, whose dazzling talent has garnered comparisons to WNBA players, revealed her choice in a highly anticipated live announcement, sending shockwaves across the basketball world. For Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks, this isn’t Watkins, a 6’2” guard with generational scoring ability, court vision, and defensive tenacity, had been the most sought-after recruit in the 2024 class. Programs around the country had thrown everything at her—legacy, playing time, championship potential—but in the end, South Carolina’s culture, Staley’s track record of developing pros, and the possibility to compete for national crowns from Day 1 proved unbeatable. ...