Angel Reese, as well as other big names in the sports industry, extended their heartfelt greetings for the milestone achievement that Las Vegas Aces star A’Ja Wilson had, as she had her college jersey retired and hung up to honor her legacy and contributions to the USC women’s basketball program under the Gamecocks.
In a heartfelt ceremony at Colonial Life Arena on February 2, A’ja Wilson’s No. 22 jersey was retired by the University of South Carolina, as a way of honoring and recognizing her for her incredible contributions to the Gamecocks’ women’s basketball program.
Wilson posted about the moment on Instagram, saying: “It’s truly up and it’s stuck!”
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People from all over the sports industry extended thor congratulatory messages, with Chicago Sky star Angel Reese saying: “Congrats A!!! so deserving!!👑”
Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love also expressed his support by commenting a series of fire emojis.
“Congrats A!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥,” Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker commented.
Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink wrote: “Goat ❤️”
Fashion influencer Maria Taylor said: “All I wanted to do was cry after watching the video sis YOU DESERVE!! 🫶🏾”
Before making a name for herself in professional basketball under the WNBA, A’Ja Wilson left a legacy when she played for the USC Gamecocks. She is the all-time leading scorer with 2,389 points and holds 22 program records. She was a four-time All-American and the 2018 unanimous national player of the year.

During her time with the team, Wilson led the Gamecocks to their first NCAA national championship in 2017, their first Women’s Final Four in 2015, and four SEC tournament titles.
In terms of individual achievements, A’ja Wilson became the first player in SEC history to win Player of the Year three times and professionally, was a three-time WNBA MVP.
Angel Reese Marks First Game Ejection in Unrivaled
Angel Reese made a first in the history of the new 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled as the first player to get an ejection out of a game.

In a recent game of her team’s Rose Basketball Club against the opposing Laces basketball Club, Reese was guarding Tiffany Hayes. She swiped for the ball from Hayes and got called for a reach-in foul as Hayes fell to the ground.
Reese was then seen gesturing off, which the officiating deemed to be directed at them, warranting a technical foul against her.

Angel Reese objected to the call, arguing with the game’s officiating, which eventually gained her another technical foul, causing her to be ejected from the game.
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