USC Women's Basketball: Trojans Rise in AP Rankings After Six-Game Win Streak

The Trojans continue to rise in the AP rankings.

The USC Trojans are on a hot streak right now, as the team has picked up their last six games with a win. Two of those six wins were against #3 ranked Stanford and #9 ranked Oregon State. 

JuJu Watkins has been on fire, as one of those games resulted in the phenom freshman scoring 51 points. Watkins's high-level play has been coupled with stars like Kayla Padilla and McKenzie Forbes, transforming this team into a tough opponent. 

Based on the past six games, the Trojans have now leaped up higher in the top 10 for this week's AP rankings. 

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The Trojans are now ranked #7 in the nation, which is three spots higher than they had been last week. So far, the team has seen their highest spot being #6, and they are nearly back at that same spot. 

As stated, Watkins has been on a tear this season, and she has truly come alive in recent weeks. Her 51-point game is just a testament to how skillful she truly is. Watkins's emergence as a leader and inspiration has led to the overall team playing a lost faster and tougher. 

There is still far more basketball to play, but this team could be suited for a deep run when the NCAA Tournament begins.