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WNBA M’VP A’ja Wilson retired from No. 22 jersey at his alma mater in South Carolina and retired to the territory of colonial life that was sold out this Sunday. The event took place when the current team faced off against Auburn.
As the most decorated gamecock basketball player of all time, Wilson was overwhelmed by emotion to say the least.
“The place where my dream began to retire my jersey at the University of South Carolina is an honor that I barely can speak for.”
A’ja Wilson attended the University of South Carolina from 2014 to 2018, winning four straight SEC tournament championships, a 3-second rugged award, and schooling at both points and blocks among countless other accolades. led the
She also shared her gratitude for the Columbia community. “It’s a gamecock and being part of this community is a privilege. One of the greatest honors of my life was representing Garnet and Black.”
Alongside A’ja, he was the only Dawn Staley, the Gamecocks head coach. Staley shared more about her relationship with A’ja in an interview with Columbia WIS News Before the ceremony.
“Nothing is more proud of me than when A’ja gets her flowers. She’s the best, the best. More than what A’ja Wilson and she brings to the table There’s no one who’s great.”
Thank you to both her parents, Her favorite Olympian is from outside of townMiami Heat Star Bum Adebayo, Wilson was visibly emotional, able to see her jersey unraveling with the rafters.
“When you look up at the rafters and look at the jersey, it reminds you of how important it is to pursue your dreams without fear.”
