The legacy of South Carolina women’s basketball continues to shine brightly in the WNBA as several former Gamecocks are making big impacts early in the 2024 season. As Week 3 wraps up, let’s check in on how Dawn Staley’s alums are performing on the professional stage:
⭐ A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
A’ja continues to play at an MVP level. This week, Wilson posted back-to-back double-doubles, including a dominant 28 points and 14 rebounds against the Minnesota Lynx. She remains a defensive anchor as well, averaging 2.5 blocks per game and leading the Aces on both ends of the floor.
Season Averages: 25.4 PPG, 11.3 RPG, 2.5 BPG
⭐ Aliyah Boston (Indiana Fever)
The reigning Rookie of the Year is adjusting to a new-look Fever squad headlined by Caitlin Clark. Boston had her best game of the season this week with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a tight win over the Chicago Sky. Her post presence and defensive versatility remain vital for Indiana.
Season Averages: 14.1 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.8 BPG
⭐ Destanni Henderson (Los Angeles Sparks)
Henny has found a steady role coming off the bench for the Sparks. She’s provided a spark (pun intended) with her quickness and playmaking. This week, she added 8 points and 5 assists in a road win over the Dallas Wings.
Season Averages: 6.2 PPG, 3.4 APG
⭐ Allisha Gray (Atlanta Dream)
A consistent scorer for the Dream, Gray continues to shine as one of the league’s most reliable two-way guards. She had 17 points and 6 rebounds in a tough loss to the Connecticut Sun, and is averaging career-high numbers from three-point range.
Season Averages: 15.8 PPG, 4.9 RPG