JuJu Watkins' bizarre reaction during a crushing victory draws attention: She's a sleeping legend

USCwomen's basketball standout JuJu Watkins recently guided her team to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament with a dominant performance against UNC Greensboro. The Trojans secured a convincing 71-25 victory, thanks to Watkins' stellar contribution of 22 points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

However, it wasn't just her on-court performance that captured fans' attention. During the game, cameras caught Watkins on the bench looking unusually calm and seemingly uninterested as her team led UNC Greensboro 12-9 early in the second quarter. The clip quickly went viral, sparking conversations on social media about her demeanor.

The video of Watkins appearing distant and unbothered while sitting on the bench prompted various reactions online. Some fans were quick to interpret her relaxed composure as a sign of pure confidence.

"She's locked in," said one fan, while another commented, "She's a sleeping legend." Others saw her reaction as reflective of her elite talent level, with one fan noting, "It probably is pretty boring sitting on the bench when you're as good as she is." Another fan jokingly commented, "She looks like she just lost her parlay."

Fans also praised her unbothered attitude, with one comment stating, "You know she's focused when she looks like this," while another added, "No competition out there for her. She's just scrimmaging."

Watkins' focused mindset sets the tone for USC

Despite her casual appearance on the bench, Watkins has been the driving force behind USC's success all season.

Widely considered one of the best players in college basketball, she has consistently delivered impressive performances, averaging 24.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.

Now, USC prepares to take on Mississippi State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. JuJu Watkins' talent and unflappable demeanor will undoubtedly be key factors in her team's continued success.