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On Monday night, USC women's basketball suffered the worst possible news when it was announced that sophomore superstar Juju Watkins is officially out for the remainder of the season.
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USC’s star guard suffered a season-ending ACL tear in an NCAA Tournament second-round victory over Mississippi State on Monday night.
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"A 100% no. There was no intent to injure anybody," Gottlieb said Friday at Spokane Arena ahead of USC's Sweet 16 game on Saturday.

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