Former University of Iowa Hawkeye superstar Caitlin Clarke once took the women's college basketball world by storm, but when she traveled to the WNBA, the baton was passed.

USC Trojans star guard Juju Watkins took over the league as a freshman, becoming an All-American and winning the Pac-12 Rookie of the Year, but that was just the beginning.

Watkins entered her sophomore season with a mission, averaging 8.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals and 0.0 blocks per game to earn All-American honors for the second consecutive season as the Big Ten Conference Player of the Year.

Watkins led USC to the top seed in the NCAA Tournament, leading them to a 3-0 record that ended her season prematurely. Watkins suffered a season-reimbursed ACL tear in the second round against Mississippi State University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday.

This is devastating news for the entire basketball world and a disgrace to the landscape of women's college basketball. Watkins is one of the league's brightest stars and most exciting players, having been reimbursed for the season in the dominance of the NCAA Championship.

Many NBA players have already expressed their support for USC superstars on social media, including four-time All-Star and former New Orleans Pelicans star DeMarcus Cousins.

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Watkins' injury is heartbreaking for many and will have a significant impact on the remainder of the Women's NCAA Tournament. USC will face Kansas State University in the regional semifinals on Sunday, but must play without the star sophomore.