WNBA Reporter Questions JuJu Watkins’ Comparison With Caitlin Clark

Robin Lundberg discussed JuJu Watkins’ shooting efficiency compared with Caitlin Clark’s.© NDTV GALLERY

WNBA reporter Robin Lundberg has questioned the comparison between JuJu Watkins and Michael Jordan, saying the USC star's shooting efficiency does not match Caitlin Clark's college numbers. Lundberg acknowledged Watkins' talent but argued that the comparisons being made about the two players overlook a clear difference in their performances. “But everybody keeps saying this stuff about JuJu, who's a terrific player, don't get me wrong,” Lundberg said in a video he shared on his X page. “But they like to do the thing of Angel and Caitlin are Magic and Bird, and JuJu is going to be Jordan. JuJu's efficiency numbers are not there to the level of Caitlin's.”

The Numbers Behind Lundberg's Claim

Clark finished her college career with a 60.8% true shooting percentage across 139 games. Watkins has a 53.9% mark through 70 games at USC.

Clark shot 46.2% from the field, 37.7% from three-point range and 85.8% from the free-throw line. Her effective field-goal percentage was 56.0%. Watkins' figures are 41.5%, 32.2% and 83.7%, respectively, with a 46.3% effective field-goal percentage.

Watkins missed the 2025-26 season after suffering an ACL injury. She has returned to action this season and is averaging 24.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists through USC's first three games.

Lundberg Backs Sarah Strong

Lundberg also had high praise for UConn's Sarah Strong, naming her the best college prospect since Clark and backing her to become the No. 1 pick in the 2028 WNBA Draft.

“I think Sarah Strong is a lock to be the number one overall pick. And in fact, I think Sarah Strong is the best prospect in college basketball. Hannah Hidalgo is my favorite to watch, and I can't wait to see what she does in the W… Sarah Strong just is doing everything out on the floor. And she, to me, is the best prospect since Caitlin Clark,” Lundberg said.

Strong has made an impressive start to the season, averaging 24.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.8 steals through UConn's first four games. She is also shooting 58.7% from the field.