Former South Carolina players A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray returned to the site of their national championship win in 2017 to support their alma mater's quest for another title. The duo watched as the Gamecocks took on Iowa in the Final Four sporting the jerseys of their former coach Dawn Staley. The pair played pivotal roles in South Carolina's first championship, with Wilson contributing 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Gray added 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both WNBA stars continue to be involved in the program, visiting practices and reaching out to current players. Wilson, who won last season's WNBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, helped the Las Vegas Aces win a championship. Meanwhile, Gray, who won the 2017 Rookie of the Year award, was traded this offseason to the Atlanta Dream, where she'll figure prominently.
