A’ja Wilson reacts in 3-words to former coach Dawn Staley’s epic Gucci look with SC Gameocks squad

Las Vegas Aces superstar A’ja Wilson often pays attention to whatever her former coach Dawn Staley does. After teaming up with Staley on the South Carolina Gamecocks for four years, they have remained close over the years, supporting each other whenever they have the chance.

The latest example of their relationship came on Friday, as plenty of people praised Staley’s outfit selection. The Gamecocks hosted the LSU Tigers at Colonial Life Arena in a duel between two of the best teams in Division I. Staley was dressed for the occasion, turning a lot of heads when the team’s official Instagram account shared a picture of her outfit.

Wilson took to Instagram story to drop a three-word message for her former coach.

“Garnet Gucci Girlie,” she captioned the post.

The Gamecocks secured a commanding win over the Tigers, 66-56. Joyce Edwards led the way with 14 points off the bench while Sania Feagin added 12 units. On the other end, Aneesah Morrow finished with 15 points while Mikaylah Williams and Flau’Jae Johnson added 13 points apiece.

South Carolina improved to 19-1 while giving LSU its first loss of the season. This game was much-anticipated by plenty of fans, considering the story behind this duel and the teams’ recent matchups.

A’ja Wilson reacts to Dawn Staley making her thoughts on coaching in the WNBA clear

After securing a lucrative $25.25 million with the South Carolina Gamecocks, Dawn Staley was the woman of the hour in college basketball and beyond.

Speaking to reporters following USC’s 101-60 win over Oklahoma on Sunday, Staley talked about the exit clause on her new contract. She didn’t talk in depth about it but made it clear she’s not thinking about going to the WNBA.

“It’s a give and take,” Staley said. “It was important for me to have a guaranteed contract. But in having a guaranteed contract, you’ve got to give them something. I would never leave here to go take another college job. … I really don’t have any passion for the next level.”

A’ja Wilson reacted to her former coach’s words, looking upset over her decision not to go to the W.

“We get itttttt you don’t wanna come to the W,” Wilson wrote, adding a GIF of a toddler rolling her eyes.

Meanwhile, Wilson is on vacation after a magical 2024 WNBA season in which she became the second unanimous MVP in league history.

Edited by Orlando Silva