Sibling Power: The Inspiring Journey of Siblings McKinzie Fords R, Marshall, and JuJu Watkins

👑Being part of the Pack 12, one of the toughest conferences, means a lot to McKinzie, Marshall, and JuJu

🌟Their success in the NCAA tournament is the culmination of their hard work and dreams from childhood

🙌The support of their family and their team's underdog mentality have been crucial to their achievements

💪Working with Coach B has helped them improve their defense and strive to be better

🏀JuJu's successful first season in college is attributed to staying home, feeling accepted, and having great support

What does being part of the Pack 12 mean to McKinzie, Marshall, and JuJu?

—Being part of the Pack 12 means a lot to them, as it was the conference they aspired to be a part of since high school. It represents a high level of competition and has prepared them well for the NCAA tournament.

How do they balance joy and urgency in their games?

—They approach their games with an underdog mentality and a love for the sport. They compete with joy and have fun while also being aware of the pressure and urgency to win.

What challenges does Baylor present?

—Baylor is a tough and scrappy team that plays with a fast pace. They are strong in rebounding, so McKinzie, Marshall, and JuJu will focus on discipline, transition defense, and winning the rebounding battle.

How has working with Coach B improved their game?

—Coach B pushes them to constantly improve and never be satisfied. They appreciate her focus on defensive excellence and her ability to bring out the best in them.

What is the mindset behind JuJu's successful first season in college?

—Staying home and feeling accepted in their environment has allowed JuJu to strive to be the best version of herself. She has great support from her teammates and coaches, which has contributed to her success.

00:00McKinzie Fords R, Marshall, and JuJu Watkins share their inspiring journey as siblings and talented student-athletes.

07:40They discuss the significance of being part of the Pack 12 and how it has prepared them for the NCAA tournament.

09:50McKinzie and JuJu talk about the joy and challenges of playing at a high level and the support they receive from their family.

19:20Marshall describes how the underdog mentality has fueled their success and how proud he is to see their basketball careers flourish.

23:30They express their gratitude for the support system of their family and the pride they feel in representing their conference.

29:55JuJu shares her perspective on her successful first season in college and how staying home and feeling accepted have contributed to her progress.

34:05They discuss the challenges presented by Baylor and their approach to the game with joy and urgency.

37:45The student-athletes talk about working with Coach B and how they have improved their defense under her guidance.