WNBA Champion A’ja Wilson, Aces To Play Exhibition Against Puerto Rico At Her College Arena – News18

COLUMBIA, S.C.: WNBA champion A’ja Wilson is coming again to the South Carolina Gamecocks area the place her statue sits when the Las Vegas Aces play Puerto Rico’s nationwide workforce in an exhibition sport on May 11.

Wilson performed at South Carolina from 2015-18, serving to the workforce to 2 Final Fours and the 2017 nationwide championship. She was a 3-time All-American and three-time Southeastern Conference participant of the yr.

The college put up a statue of Wilson exterior Colonial Life Arena to commemorate her achievements. Now, Wilson will as soon as extra take the ground the place she grew to become one in all school basketball’s greatest gamers.

Wilson mentioned in a press release she was thrilled to play once more on her school court docket.

“It’s my dream to be able to go back to the place where it all started and showcase what my skills are now,” she mentioned. “This means the world to me, and I’m very much looking forward to it.”

Wilson grew up not removed from campus and was one of many high highschool prospects when she selected South Carolina and coach Dawn Staley. The program has continued its achievements, including one other nationwide title in 2022 together with three extra Final Four appearances since Wilson graduated in 2018.

The Aces tackle Puerto Rico, among the many 12 groups who will compete for Olympic gold at this yr’s Paris Games.

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