South Carolina's Rebounding Powerhouse on Hiatus for 2025-26
The 6-3 forward dazzles with elite rebounding (6.1 RPG, 11.5 per 36 mins) and rim protection (1.9 BPG, 3.5 per 36) in 14 games this season (7.2 PPG, 51.2 FG%), powering South Carolina's gritty defense amid their championship runs.[3][4] A McDonald's All-American dunk contest winner with ferocious intensity and college-ready post footwork, Watkins dominates the glass in clutch moments—like 14 boards vs. Oregon State—but sits out 2025-26, making her a high-upside rebounding anchor for teams craving interior tenacity and leadership.[2][5][6]
