“Need some of whatever he is smoking”: Fans mock Nick Young’s tweet saying JuJu Watkins is an NBA draft prospect

USC’s newest addition to the women’s basketball team, JuJu Watkins, has recently garnered the attention of former NBA player Nick Young. Watkins has been an outstanding player in the NCAA Tournament, showcasing her skills and leading the Trojans to a 74-70 victory against Baylor in the Sweet 16 with an impressive 30-point performance on Saturday.

As a USC alumnus himself, Young was thrilled to see Watkins perform exceptionally well against Baylor. In a tweet, the former NBA journeyman even predicted that the 18-year-old could potentially become the top pick in the NBA in the future.

“Juju could be the number 1 pick in this NBA draft. She’s cold. USC winning a chip! Fight on!”

One fan commented that fans were having a field day making fun of Young.

“Hope this was a typo and he just missed putting the W. Otherwise we need some of whatever he is smoking. Jesus.”

Some additional reactions include:

A devoted fan went as far as tweeting Young’s “puzzled”expression, which has now become a well-known meme:

Despite the criticism, there were few fans who expressed confidence that Watkins would continue to make history and guide USC to victory in the championship.

Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream: JuJu Watkins Commits to USC

Despite the incomparable popularity of the NBA and WNBA, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament has proven to be just as thrilling as the men’s tournament. The presence of talented players like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins guarantees an exciting Elite Eight round.

In March Madness, JuJu Watkins of USC scored the second highest number of points against Baylor. Additionally, she demonstrated her dependability in critical moments by contributing the Trojans’ final nine points, leading to their victory over the Bears.

Despite the fact that the journey is not yet complete, Watkins expressed that reaching the Elite Eight is already a dream come true for her. She made these remarks following the victory that marked USC’s first appearance in the quarterfinals after a 30-year hiatus.

“It means everything. This is a moment I dreamed of. I didn’t think it would happen so fast honestly, but I’m just glad that I’m able to be a part of this team. It’s so special.

“It’s a testament to what can happen if you follow your dream, so I’m just here as a living proof of that.”

Facing No. 3-seed Connecticut on Monday night, No. 1-seed USC is vying for a spot in the Final Four.