"Teammates got a 2nd group chat without her": JuJu Watkins' performance against Oregon State leaves college hoops world in splits

The USC Trojans earned a hard-fought 58-50 win against Oregon State, extending their win streak to six games and solidifying their No. 3 position in the Pac-12. However, their freshman guard JuJu Watkins found herself at the center of attention after a challenging outing, shooting just 6 of 32 from the field.

The conversation surrounding Watkins' performance quickly escalated on social media, with one tweet gaining traction. The tweet said that Watkins' teammates had started a second group chat without her, hinting at potential issues within the team.

There were mixed reactions to this tweet from fans. Few of them were concerned about team dynamics and chemistry, while others came to defend Watkins.

Here is what some fans had to say:

JuJu Watkins' performances this season

USC v Ohio State

Juju Watkins' contributions to the USC Trojans throughout the season cannot be ignored. She averages 27.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. She also has a 41.7% field goal percentage, 34.5% 3-point field goal percentage, and 85.4% free throw percentage.

Watkins has emerged as one of the key players for the Trojans. She scored 32 points against Arizona and 33 points against Oregon, demonstrating her capability to lead the team offensively.

However, every player encounters off days, and it seems that the game against Oregon State was one of them.