In the world of sports, it’s not always about the scores, stats, and strategies. Sometimes, the most touching moments occur when the athletes are caught off guard by unexpected gestures of love and appreciation. Such a moment happened with the Las Vegas Aces star, A’ja Wilson.

The Aces star, A’ja Wilson, was surprised by the WNBA Hall of Famer and NCAA coach before game 3 of the 2023 WNBA championship Finals.

A’ja Wilson has a heartwarming reunion with her NCAA coach

Being one of the standout players in the WNBA, A’ja Wilson has made a remarkable impact on the world of women’s basketball. Her journey to become a basketball star began during her college years at the University of South Carolina. She played for the Gamecocks and quickly became one of the most dominant forces in NCAA women’s basketball. She did all that under the guidance of Coach Dawn Staley. 

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Currently, A’ja Wilson is playing for the Las Vegas Aces. She is playing in a best-of-series against the New York Liberty to secure the 2023 WNBA championship. Game 3 of this series took place on Sunday. While Wilson was in the middle of a pregame warmup, she was surprised by her NCAA coach before the game.

In the middle of her pregame warmup, Wilson suddenly spotted her WNBA Hall of Famer and NCAA coach, Dawn Staley, courtside. The surprise and happiness on Wilson’s face left the fans in awe. She squealed in joy with a burst of excitement, just like a little kid who received an unexpected gift. 

The heartfelt moment shared by A’ja Wilson and her NCAA coach, Dawn Staley, shows us that even in the grandest stages, these athletes remain human and connected to their roots.

A legendary coach 

Dawn Staley is one of the most respected coaches and a WNBA Hall of Famer player. Standing as a true legend in women’s basketball, Staley holds three Olympic gold medals as a player and a gold medal win as a head coach. As the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks, she transformed its program from the ground up. In fact, she turned it into a powerhouse in the NCAA. 

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Staley’s dedication and leadership made her the first person to win the Naismith Award both as a player and a coach. She even led the United States women’s national team to a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Her remarkable journey continues to inspire young basketball players and athletes. 

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