Dawn Staley Picking Kamilla Cardoso Over A’ja Wilson Wasn’t a Problem as Aces Teammate Spills the Beans on “USC Family Tradition”

In a recent game between the Chicago Sky and the Las Vegas Aces, South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley found herself in a dilemma as two of her former mentees, A’ja Wilson and Kamilla Cardoso, faced off against each other. Staley took Cardoso’s side in a viral video posted on social media, causing Wilson to laugh and find it amusing, according to her teammate Alysha Clark.

Clark mentioned in an interview that Wilson was entertained by the video and that Wilson has a tradition of playfully teasing former Gamecocks players at the professional level. Despite Cardoso being blocked by Wilson in the game, Staley vocally supported Cardoso in the viral video.

Wilson’s friendly rivalry extends to other former Gamecocks players, including Zia Cooke and Allisha Gray. Wilson, known for her blocking skills, doesn’t shy away from facing off against Staley’s mentees, even emerging victorious in the game against Cardoso.

A’ja Wilson leads Las Vegas Aces to victory

Wilson played a stellar game, leading the Las Vegas Aces to a victory over the Chicago Sky with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. She has been dominating this season, leading in points and rebounds across the league.

With impressive stats this season, Wilson seems determined to secure the MVP award that eluded her last year despite the Aces winning the Championship. As the WNBA season progresses, the competition intensifies, creating excitement for fans and former Gamecocks players to witness Staley’s continued support.

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