Gamecock great A’ja Wilson named 1 of Time’s Women of Year

Gamecock great A’ja Wilson named one of Time’s Women of the Year
Wilson and USA Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles were paired for a conversation with Time coming off a year where women’s sports received “unprecedented attention and surging attention.” The interview covered Wilson and Chiles’ thoughts on the growth of women’s sports, how they handle the spotlight and more.
Look: South Carolina retires A’ja Wilson’s No. 22 — the jersey and the number
The university has only retired jerseys, not numbers, since at least 2007. They appear to be making an exception for Wilson and No. 22. In a brief ceremony Sunday, Wilson thanked her parents, USC teammates, Gamecock fans and, of course, Staley.
South Carolina retires jersey number of three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson
Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson's South Carolina No. 22 jersey was hung in the rafters Sunday at Colonial Life Arena, her college home court that already features a statue of the program’s all-time leading scorer outside the main entrance.
A’ja Wilson’s Jersey Retired By South Carolina: ‘It’s A Privilege To Be A Gamecock’
On Sunday, the WNBA’s A’ja Wilson retired her college jersey at the Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina. The historic night marked the culmination of the MVP’s collegiate career at the University of South Carolina under Coach Dawn Staley’s guidance.
Aces' A'ja Wilson says she wants to retire in Las Vegas: 'I don't see myself putting on any different jersey'
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was honored as one of Time Magazine's Women of the Year on Thursday, and sat down with the publication for a wide-ranging interview alongside another honoree, United States Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.
Las Vegas Aces MVP A'ja Wilson makes cover of TIME for 'Women of the Year' issue
TIME Magazine has recognized Las Vegas Aces MVP A'ja Wilson as part of its annual Women of the Year issue.The magazine on Thursday announced 13 selections for t
A'ja Wilson Sets Record Straight With LV Aces Front Office Amidst MVP Debate
It is a happy day for Las Vegas Aces fans. The post A'ja Wilson Sends Strong Message to LV Aces Front Office as WNBA MVP Rejects Following 2× Champion’s Path appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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A'ja Wilson jersey retirement: Everything to know about South Carolina women's basketball star
COLUMBIA — Seven years after A'ja Wilson last played for South Carolina women's basketball in Colonial Life Arena, ...
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22 A'ja Wilson photos of the former South Carolina legend over the years
The University of South Carolina loves A’ja Wilson. The former Gamecock big already has a statue on campus. Why not send her jersey into the rafters, too? Yep. South Carolina is fittingly ...