One of many best, interval.
WNBA M’VP A’ja Wilson had her No. 22 jersey retired at her alma mater, South Carolina, this previous Sunday to a offered out Colonial Life Enviornment. The occasion befell as the present squad confronted off in opposition to Auburn.
As probably the most embellished Gamecock basketball participant of all-time, Wilson was overwhelmed with emotion to say the least.
“To have my jersey retired on the College of South Carolina, the place the place my goals started is an honor I can hardly put into phrases.”
A’ja Wilson attended the College of South Carolina from 2014-2018 the place she dominated, incomes 4 straight SEC match championships, three SEC POTY awards and led the varsity in each factors and blocks amongst numerous different accolades.
She additionally shared her appreciation of the Colombia neighborhood: “It’s a privilege to be a gamecock, to be part of this neighborhood…One of many best honors of my life was representing Garnet and Black.”
Alongside A’ja was the one and solely Daybreak Staley, head coach of the Gamecocks. Staley shared extra on her relationship with A’ja in an interview with Colombia’s WIS Information forward of the ceremony.
“Nothing makes me extra proud than when A’ja will get her flowers.. She’s the very best, The perfect. There is no such thing as a one higher than A’ja Wilson and what she is bringing to the desk.”
Following a giant thanks to each her mother and father and her favourite Olympian from out of city, Miami Warmth star Bam Adebayo, Wilson was in a position to see her jersey unravel within the rafters and was visibly emotional.
“As I’ll search for within the rafters and see my jersey, I’m reminded how necessary it’s to chase your goals with out worry.”
