JuJu Watkins Parents

Last Modified Mar 29, 2024 09:23 GMT
JuJu Watkins parents
JuJu Watkins (Image Credits:- Getty Images )

The USC Trojans women’s basketball team has a valuable newcomer in the form of Judea Skies “JuJu” Watkins. She has already attracted attention with her impressive defense and forcing turnovers on the opponent teams. Additionally, she is one of the most reliable scorers for her team. She is good at playing as both point guard and shooting guard for her team.

Throughout her freshman 2023/24 season with the USC Trojans, JuJu Watkins has played 32 games and scored an impressive 26.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. She also shot 22.2% from the field, including 32.6% from deep in her career so far.

Her basketball skills have earned her Pac-12 All Freshman Team, Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, All Pac-12 Team, USBWA National Freshman of the Year and First Team All American - AP, USBWA honors in 2024. Watkins has also represented Team USA at the international stage and has earned two gold medals for her basketball skills.

Who are JuJu Watkins’s Parents

JuJu Watkins parents
JuJu Watkins (Source:- Instagram, @jujubballin )

JuJu Watkins is the daughter of Robert Neal-Watkins and Sari Watkins. Both of them are former college athletes. Notably, they are also friends of LeBron James and Savannah James.

Who is JuJu Watkins’ Mother?

Sari Watkins is the mother of JuJu Watkins. She is a former track and field athlete during her college days. Talking about her mother, JuJu Watkins stated (via ESPN) that her parents initially wanted her to be a tennis player. However, when she told her mother that she wanted to play women’s basketball, her mother told her to only play it if she can fully commit herself to the game.

Who is JuJu Watkins' Father?

Robert Neal-Watkins is the father of JuJu Watkins. He is a former college football player. He coached his daughter in basketball in their backyard when she was 12 years old. Talking about his daughter, Robert Neal-Watkins stated (via ESPN) that her daughter was a very good learner and was not afraid of taking risks while they trained back then.

JuJu Watkins in turn, stated (via scstudentmedia.com) that her training regimen with her father is still continuing even after she won gold medals at international levels. She further stated that her father still trains her in shooting and ball handling areas.

What Nationalities are JuJu Watkins’ Parents?

JuJu Watkins’ parents Robert Neal-Watkins and Sari Watkins are residents of Los Angeles, California, United States. They are Americans in nationality and African-American in ethnicity.

JuJu Watkins’ Siblings

JuJu Watkins’ has three older sisters named Mali Watkins, Dami Watkins and Mar Watkins.However, there is presently no information available about them in public domain.

JuJu’s Watkins’ Great Grandfather

JuJu Watkins is the great granddaughter of Theodore Watkins, who was also known as Ted Watkins Sr. He had witnessed labor discrimination against the people of Watts community. He was notable for being the founder of Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) in 1965 to improve the quality of life in Watts. Ted Watkins Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California, United States has been named after him.

Tim Watkins, JuJu Watkins’ grandfather continues the work of his late father at WLCAC as of March 2024.

FAQ's On JuJu Watkins Parents

A. JuJu Watkins is 18 years old as of March 2024.

A. Robert Neal-Watkins and Sari Watkins are the parents of JuJu Watkins.

A. JuJu Watkins’ great grandfather was Ted Watkins Sr. 

A. JuJu Watkins serves as the point guard and shooting guard in college basketball.

A. JuJu Watkins wears jersey #12 for the USC Trojans. 

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