Former South Carolina women’s basketball great A’ja Wilson is set to be named the WNBA Rookie of the Year on Sunday, The State has learned.
Wilson, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft this spring, posted a historic first season with the Las Vegas Aces, becoming the first rookie in WNBA history to average at least 20 points and eight rebounds per game. She was named an All-Star and led the Aces, in their inaugural season after relocating, to within one spot in the standings of a playoff appearance.