When South Carolina signed its apparel deal with Nike last week, there was a surprise in the terms sheet of the contract.

“A’ja Wilson Integration” was the first thing listed in the additional benefits section.

The clause was a nod to the Gamecock women’s basketball great, who is currently a star for the Las Vegas Aces and front-runner for her fourth WNBA MVP award. Nike called Wilson a “iconic USC athlete and ambassador” in the contract and as such will provide South Carolina basketball with plenty of her signature Nike-branded gear and apparel.

After a game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday, Wilson told 7News DC it’s a full-circle moment for her.

“Once (USC athletic director Jeremiah Donati) said that they’ll start getting the A’One collection, well the A’Two by that time, m

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