JuJu Watkins’ is quite a name in the college basketball circuit. However, the young star’s fame didn’t work when she found a parking ticket waiting for her recently. In what was not Watkins’ luckiest day with the said penalty, she still shared the moment with her fans. And that’s not all, as along with the ticket, she earned something extra as well.

The 19-year-old Watkins couldn’t help but share her not-so-lucky moment with her fans. She posted a picture of her car with a parking ticket stuck right on the windshield. Watkins wrote on her Instagram story, “parking ticket and a heart. so lucky td”. Someone even drew a heart on the windshield, probably displaying their dust art finesse. This further reminded Watkins that the car might need some cleaning as she admitted, “ik i need a car wash”.

And in case you’re wondering why JuJu Watkins is a topic for buzz, it’s because this athlete was a consensus five-star recruit and

ESPN’s top-ranked player in the class of 2023 while attending Sierra Canyon School. On top of that, she has clinched two gold medals with the junior USA Basketball teams and was honored as the USBWA National Freshman of the Year in 2024.

In her freshman year, Watkins effortlessly averaged 27.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Not just on-court success, the rising hooper has attracted quite some attention from her NIL deals as well. Let’s discuss her famous deals and brand endorsements.

JuJu Watkins’ major NIL Deals and a heart for service

You might be surprised to learn that this young college star boasts one of the most significant NIL deals in women’s collegiate basketball as JuJu Watkins’ Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal is ranked 12th in the On3 rankings. With a combined social media following of 555,000 and an On3 valuation of $200,000 as of March 2024, she’s making waves both on and off the court.

Regarded as the next Caitlin Clark by few experts, Watkins has racked up sponsorship deals with a lineup of major brands, including Nike, Wells Fargo, Celsius, Ritz, and SpringHill. She also became the first-ever female athlete to sign with Klutch Sports for NIL representation.

But, that’s not all to this young star. Watkins has also kept herself close to social services as she has volunteered on behalf of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee and Shoes for Soul. She even set up a few toy donation drives, a food bank, and youth basketball camps. Yet, her recent parking ticket serves as a reminder that no matter how famous or charitable you are, everyone’s subject to the same rules.

Stay tuned for more such updates. And join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show”. Our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.