JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers Lead AP Preseason All-America Team

The 2024-25 women's basketball preseason team includes a record three sophomores, highlighting young talent in the sport.

JuJu Watkins from USC and Paige Bueckers from UConn were unanimous selections for the AP preseason All-America team.
The team features three sophomores for the first time: Watkins, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, and Texas' Madison Booker.
Kiki Iriafen joins Watkins as the first USC teammates named to the preseason team since 2017-18.
Watkins set a national record as a freshman with 920 points, leading USC to the Elite Eight last season.
Bueckers, a senior, returns after a strong comeback season from injury, averaging 21.9 points per game.