DEAL DONE: A’ja Wilson Shocks Fans, Leaves WNBA to Rejoin South Carolina and Dawn Staley in Historic NCAAW Deal.
In a stunning and unprecedented move, A’ja Wilson has officially canceled her WNBA contract and signed a groundbreaking 2-year, full-round, lifetime-direct agreement with the NCAA Women’s Basketball program—specifically with her alma mater, the University of South Carolina. The deal is reportedly worth a staggering $15 million, making it one of the most lucrative and unique contracts in women’s sports history.
Wilson, a two-time WNBA MVP and cornerstone of the Las Vegas Aces’ recent dominance, has chosen to return to Columbia, South Carolina, to play under her former coach and mentor, the legendary Dawn Staley. The duo, already etched in Gamecock history, sent shockwaves through the sports world with the announcement. Wilson explained her decision with a powerful statement: “We are stronger and better together. This is home.”
The move is not just about basketball—it’s a cultural moment. Wilson’s decision emphasizes the growing power of women athletes to take control of their careers, image, and legacy. Fans erupted with surprise and support as social media buzzed with excitement, disbelief, and questions about how the NCAAW will handle such a seismic change.
Wilson will now suit up alongside the nation’s top recruits, bringing professional-level experience, star power, and championship grit back to the college court. The partnership between Wilson and Staley is expected to elevate the Gamecocks to even greater heights—and possibly rewrite the boundaries between collegiate and professional sports.
This could mark the beginning of a new era in women’s basketball—one where legacy, leadership, and loyalty redefine
the game.
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