Karrueche Tran says she'd be your average jaded dater -- if it wasn't for Deion Sanders rocking her world!!!

The "Claws" actress was a guest of honor on DOPE Network via her longtime BFF's "What's Next w/ J. Ryan" podcast alongside Christina Milian -- when he threw a hot pot in her lap by putting her on the spot to tackle those Deion dating rumors.

Coach Prime survived bladder removal surgery to stop a cancerous spread back in July -- and Karrueche was spotted supporting him bedside ... sparking the notion they were an item.

When J. Ryan got Karrueche to cop to dating Deion, she confirmed her relationship is legit and she's very happy.

Karrueche -- who's publicly dated Chris Brown and Victor Cruz in the past -- says she wouldn't even waste her time if the love wasn't goo

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