𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩 — 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧: 𝘼’𝙟𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙊𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩……….

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩 — 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧: 𝘼’𝙟𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙝 𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣’𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙊𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩……….

COLUMBIA, SC — May 4, 2025— In a groundbreaking move that has reverberated throughout the world of women’s college basketball, A’ja Wilson and  Aliyah Boston two of the most dominant players to ever grace the hardwood, have come together to make a game-changing contribution to the **South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball Program**. The duo, who were pivotal in South Carolina’s recent success on the court, have jointly pledged a monumental endowment to the program, ensuring the future of women’s basketball excellence for generations to come.

This historic endowment is not just a financial contribution; it’s a statement of intent from two of the most influential figures in modern basketball. Wilson, a former WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist, alongside Aliyah Boston, a two-time NCAA Champion and national player of the year, have pledged millions to their alma mater with a vision to continue the legacy of excellence that they both helped build during their time at South Carolina.

The impact of their generous donation goes far beyond the court. It will fund scholarships, provide state-of-the-art facilities and support coaching development to further solidify South Carolina’s standing as a powerhouse in women’s basketball. Their commitment ensures that future generations of female athletes will have access to the same resources and opportunities that helped propel them to greatness.

This is about making sure the next generation has what they need to be the best, both on and off the court,said A’ja Wilson, reflecting on the monumental gift. When I was at South Carolina, the support from the program and fans was unmatched. Now, it’s time for us to give back and set the stage for future stars.

The significance of this contribution cannot be overstated. Wilson and Boston’s endowment not only strengthens the Gamecocks’ competitive edge but also elevates their legacy within the basketball community. Both players helped lead South Carolina to multiple national titles, but their leadership extends well beyond the championship banners they helped raise. Their careers serve as a blueprint for excellence in both athletics and academics, and their endowment ensures that those values will continue to thrive at South Carolina.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley a key figure in the program’s rise to national prominence, hailed the gift as a game-changer. “A’ja and Aliyah are trailblazers in every sense of the word, Staley said. Their commitment to South Carolina will help elevate our program in ways we couldn’t have imagined a few years ago. This is a legacy that will impact countless young athletes and inspire generations to come.

With this monumental endowment, the future of South Carolina women’s basketball looks brighter than ever. The funds will go toward recruiting top-tier talent, enhancing player development, and continuing to build upon the Gamecocks’ legacy as a perennial contender in women’s college basketball. The program, which has already set the standard for success, will now have the resources to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Beyond the financial aspects, the endowment represents a culture shift — one where female athletes are encouraged to excel in all facets of their lives. Wilson and Boston’s leadership off the court will undoubtedly influence the next generation of players to pursue their dreams while making a difference in their communities.

We want to be remembered for more than just what we accomplished on the court, said Aliyah Boston This endowment is about changing the game for women’s sports, and we are honored to play a role in shaping the future of women’s basketball.

This gift is not just about basketball — it’s about the empowerment of women, the promotion of equity in sports, and the creation of opportunities for future generations. It’s a reminder that, in addition to their incredible athletic prowess, A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston are true leaders and visionaries. Their endowment will resonate for years to come, ensuring that South Carolina women’s basketball remains a force to be reckoned with on the national stage.

The future of South Carolina women’s basketball has never looked brighter, and thanks to the lasting contributions of A’ja Wilson and Aliyah Boston, it will continue to shine for generations to come.