Women's College Basketball 2024-25 Predictions: South Carolina, USC, JuJu Watkins Final Four Picks

As the 2024-25 women's college basketball season tips off, experts are weighing in on the biggest storylines: Can South Carolina defend its national title, and will USC star JuJu Watkins carry the Trojans to the Final Four? The Gamecocks, led by coach Dawn Staley, remain the team to beat after an undefeated championship run last season, but they face a reloaded roster. Meanwhile, Watkins, the reigning national freshman of the year, is a frontrunner for National Player of the Year and could elevate USC into title contention. Other Final Four contenders include UConn, LSU, Texas, and Notre Dame, with key transfers and freshmen reshaping the landscape. The predictions highlight a season of high stakes, with parity increasing across the sport. The race for the championship and individual awards will be fierce, and the answers will unfold over the next five months. For fans, this is a season not to miss.