JuJu Watkins’ Unexpected Look Sparks Buzz on Social Media originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
USC Trojans women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins is no stranger to grabbing attention on the court. This week, she turned heads online for an entirely different reason. Known for her trademark bun hairstyle during games, Watkins decided to switch things up, sharing a glam “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) video to Instagram with her hair down — an unexpected look that immediately ignited excitement among her followers.
Watkins captioned her stylish video, “couldn’t go to Indy without my @nyxcosmetics essentials 💄🏀 #nyxcosmeticspartner.” The USC phenom, entering her junior season in 2025, has a massive fan base thanks to her standout performances, and this off-the-court reveal generated even more attention.
Fans and followers quickly flooded her comments section, showering the star with praise. User @orangeslice420 commented, “Loving your hair down! You are so beautiful 🔥🔥🔥,” echoing the sentiments of many others. Even NYX Cosmetics, the makeup brand featured in her post, chimed in, complimenting her “glam face ready 😍😍.” Meanwhile, @malinicolemusic captured the excitement perfectly with her enthusiastic reply, “Um looking freakin gorgeous 🔥.”
Watkins, who led USC with an impressive sophomore season in 2024-25, is widely expected to be one of college basketball’s biggest stars in the upcoming season. She averaged 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists last season.
Her dominance on the court has helped elevate USC women’s basketball to a 31-4 record in 2024-25, fueling anticipation for the 2025-26 campaign. Her injury, an ACL tear, in the second round of the Women’s NCAA Tournament derailed the Trojans’ national title hopes.
USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins shared a GRWM video to her Instagram and received many compliments from fans.Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
Last year, Watkins took home a ton of trophies like the John R. Wooden Award (most outstanding women’s basketball player), Dawn Staley Award (best guard), AP Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA National Player of the Year, Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year as well as being named First-team All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Defensive Team and a consensus first-team All-American for the second straight season.
But it’s clear that Watkins’ impact goes beyond basketball. Her social media presence and collaborations with brands like NYX Cosmetics highlight her growing influence as both an athlete and an emerging style icon.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
