NOW VERIFIED: A’ja Wilson Cancels WNBA Deal, Signs Historic $15 Million Contract with South Carolina Women’s Basketball.
In a shocking and unprecedented move, A’ja Wilson has officially signed a groundbreaking 2-year, full-round, lifetime-direct contract with the University of South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball team, worth a jaw-dropping $15 million. The former WNBA MVP has turned down the Las Vegas Aces to reunite with her legendary college coach, Dawn Staley—who she affectionately calls her “basketball mom.”
“We are stronger and better together,” Wilson said during a surprise press conference in Columbia. “This is about legacy, empowerment, and rewriting the future of women’s basketball.”
The deal, which is being hailed as the first of its kind, allows Wilson to return to the collegiate stage in a new hybrid role as both player and mentor under special NCAAW provisions. Sources say the NCAA has granted unprecedented leeway for this once-in-a-lifetime partnership, citing Wilson’s iconic status and commitment to growing the women’s game.
The announcement stunned fans across the country and sent shockwaves through the WNBA, especially the Las Vegas Aces, where Wilson won multiple championships. But for Wilson, it’s all about giving back. “South Carolina is home. Dawn is home. It’s time to pour back into the roots that built me.”
Coach Dawn Staley was nearly in tears: “We’re not just making history—we’re building a dynasty.”
This move ignites fresh excitement in the NCAAW landscape, bringing celebrity-level star power and unprecedented attention to the Gamecocks. Social media exploded with reactions, with many calling it the “most powerful move in women’s sports history.”
A’ja Wilson just flipped the script—and the world
is watching.
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