Overview
- Watkins said she has resumed light individual shooting and ballhandling as the next step in her recovery.
- At the senior Team USA camp at Duke, she is attending as an observer and will not participate in on-court practices.
- USC ruled her out for the entire 2025–26 season in September to prioritize full rehabilitation.
- Sue Bird and coach Kara Lawson said her invitation was deliberate to provide exposure and leadership growth.
- She was noncommittal about the 2026 World Cup and identified the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as a primary goal.