JuJu Watkins is a proud Los Angeles basketball player. The USC star shared her thoughts about hoopers from the City of Angels during a chat with five-star prospect Tatianna Griffin, which was posted by Overtime Select's Instagram page on Monday.The reel started with Griffin asking Watkins a question about LA's basketball players. Watkins knows this topic particularly well as she was born and raised in the city. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post"What's something that hoopers from LA understand?" Griffin asked."When it comes to, like, LA hoopers, I don't know. It's just kind of, like, this vibe, like, this energy," Watkins replied."Like, it's different from the East Coast?" Griffin asked."Yeah, just more relaxed, more chill. But when we play, it's, like, kind of smoother," Watkins answered.Tatianna Griffin then sought advice from JuJu Watkins as she prepared for her first appearance at Overtime Select as a freshman captain."I just say don't put too much pressure on yourself. You're a captain. That's a lot of responsibility, but just let the game come to you. Don't try to force anything. Just be you," Watkins shared.Griffin, who is the youngest captain for Overtime Select, leads the Drifty Dreamerz team. She is worthy of the captaincy, having played for Team USA in the FIBA U16 Women's AmeriCup. Griffin led the Americans to victory in the final, recording 11 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in USA's 85-59 win over Canada.It was a historic win for the Americans, who claimed their fifth straight gold medal in the international tournament and eighth overall. Griffin played an essential role in USA's latest title run, scoring 80 points on 31-of-65 shooting through six games.Griffin also played stellar basketball in her freshman year at Ontario (California) Christian, averaging 17.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.8 steals.JuJu Watkins secures victory in coaching debut at Overtime eventJuJu Watkins tried her hand at coaching in the recent Next Up 5s event of Overtime Select as she squared off against fellow college hoops star Flau'jae Johnson. Watkins emerged victorious in her debut as a coach, leading Team JuJu to an 80-64 win over Team Flau'jae.JuJu Watkins (#12) of the USC Trojans celebrates after her team's victory against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on March 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: GettyKaleena Smith stepped up for Watkins in that contest, posting a 40-point double-double against Johnson's team. Smith is a teammate of Tatianna Griffin at Ontario Christian.