South Carolina women’s basketball star Ashlyn Watkins just made history with a groundbreaking $50 million endorsement dealâa record-setting moment not only for her career but for all of womenâs sports.
But what truly sets her apart is her heart: Watkins is donating $15 million to the South Carolina womenâs basketball program and $10 million to an orphanage home. In this video, we dive into her inspirational journey from hometown hero to college sports icon, and how sheâs using her success to give back.
From scholarships and facility upgrades to youth outreach and community development, Watkins is proving that greatness isnât just about talentâitâs about impact. Watch to learn how Ashlyn Watkins is changing the game for female athletes everywhere.
South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has assault, kidnapping charges against her dismissed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) â Suspended South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has had the charges against her dismissed, according to online judicial records.
Watkins was charged with assault and kidnapping on Aug. 31. She was suspended from the womenâs college basketball team and did not accompany her teammates to the White House in September to be honored by President Biden for their national championship season.
Court records showed Watkinsâ charges were dismissed Nov. 1.
FILE – South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins brings the ball up against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Feb. 29, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark.(Michael Woods | AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
The top-ranked Gamecocks opened the season Monday night with a closer-than-expected 68-62 victory over Michigan in Las Vegas. They get a sterner test next time out when they face No. 9 N.C. State in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday.
Watkins was a big factor in South Carolinaâs 38-0 national title season. The 6-foot-3 forward led the Southeastern Conference with 91 blocks. She averaged 9.2 points and was second behind WNBA first-round pick Kamilla Cardoso on the team with 7.4 rebounds a game.
She dunked once in each of her freshman and sophomore seasons, the first two dunks in the South Carolina program.
Watkins is expected to play an even bigger role with the team when she returns to the basketball court.
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