USC superstar JuJu Watkins and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels have the internet talking after footage surfaced of what appeared to be a cozy courtside chat interrupted by Daniels’s mom.
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JuJu Watkins And Jayden Daniels Chat Courtside As Jayden’s Mom Steps In
JuJu Watkins was already making headlines following her performance in the University of Southern California Trojans’ tournament win over the University of North Carolina—Greensboro Spartans on Saturday.
Following the 63-44 win, JuJu was spotted in the stands sitting next to Daniels. Commentators caught the two athletes exchanging smiles and chatting during the game.
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However, the moment took an interesting turn when cameras caught Jayden’s mom, Regina Jackson, sitting between them following their on-screen interaction, sparking even more chatter online.
@jujuwatkinscenter juju’s face has me crying 😭😭 #jujuwatkins #womensbasketball #WNBA #jaydendaniels
Social Media Reacts: Cousins Or Romance?
Social media was quick to react to the viral moment with Jayden’s mom. Fans flooded Twitter and TikTok with theories and speculation about Jayden and JuJu’s relationship.
X user @NFL_dovkleiman wrote, “Jayden Daniel’s mom does not play around 😭”
While X user @meami_ami wrote, “NGL this is embarrassing as f*** for Jayden Daniels lmao like I understand protecting your kids but she going over the top… Juju aint no regular chick…”
Another X user @weldthy added, “Mama Daniels don’t think Juju good enough? 🤣”
X user @applj7 wrote, “She dont want him to be like Travis Hunter”
While X user @adamc9573022oc added, “She know how easily of a distraction a girl can become. Jayden had a career and that’s not be taken for granted. Mom Knows”
Another X user @_dawnmontgomery wrote, “Now wait. Ain’t Juju and Jayden cousins??? Cause if memory serves me right their moms are sisters and a lot of yall are being weird. Or my memory is completely off.”
X user @thelifeofcarri wrote, “Y’all writing essays again. Juju and Jayden are cousins, Jayden mama sitting in between them is not weird.”
While X user @janaymariejames added, “I think Juju and Jayden would be hella cute 🥰”
X user @mrstealyourwig1 wrote, “Poor Juju and Jayden… cousins can’t even smile at each other”
JuJu Watkins And Jayden Daniels: Dominating Their Respective Fields
While the internet remains unsure whether Juju and Jayden are family, friends, or something more, one thing is clear: both athletes are excelling in their respective fields.
Juju Watkins has been dominating the court during March Madness, putting up 22 points and eight rebounds in her latest game.
Meanwhile, Jayden Daniels has also been making waves on the football field. Daniels was recognized as the 2024 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
