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On Friday, South Carolina forward A’ja Wilson won the John R Wooden Award in Los Angeles. Connecticut Sun post Chiney Ogwumike gave her the award in a ceremony that you can watch below:
A'ja Wilson's resume is already too long to list, but it now features the John R. Wooden Award. pic.twitter.com/kFSUsoC56J
— espnW (@espnW) April 7, 2018
Wilson beat out Louisville guard Asia Durr, Oregon guard Sabrina Ionescu, and UConn forwards Gabby Williams and Katie Lou Samuelson who were finalists.
Friday was a big day for Wilson, who also projects to be the top overall pick in next week’s WNBA Draft. Here were some highlights, where she played a cameo on a General Hospital-esque video:
Tonight on the CBB Awards Show, it's @RealJayWilliams, @TheTraeYoung and @_ajawilson22, as you've never seen them before pic.twitter.com/x2TZvP3oTx
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) April 6, 2018
Took pictures with TNT analyst and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Thanks @SHAQ for the pic pic.twitter.com/WRRHFEVb42
— A'ja Wilson (@_ajawilson22) April 6, 2018
And she even did a little coaching.
First of ✌️ coaching opportunities for @_ajawilson22 at @WoodenAward weekend in the books. Took the L but worked the sideline and encouraged her team like @dawnstaley! #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/E0iz7YGxsx
— GamecockWBB (@GamecockWBB) April 6, 2018
With the college season now officially behind us, let’s see where Wilson gets drafted next week.