🚨 BREAKING: Ashlyn Watkins Tears ACL, Out For Season | Dawn Staley Set to Course Correct

[@beema2404]

This is awful! Prayers for a speedy recovery for Ashlynn. She will definitely be missed.

[@politicallil7060]

Dam this is a total bummer, this is got to be terrible for her with all she has been through this year. I pray her mental stays together.

[@kimberlysingleton2205]

Texas and Women’s basketball fan and really hated to see this for Ashlyn. Prayers for her strong recovery.

[@vikb3131]

This is such a class response from a true fan of the sport.

[@judithrose4560]

Being a UConn fan, I am aware of how devastating this can be to a team, as well as the fans. This is a great team and she’s a fantastic player. My prayers go out to Ashlynn for a successful healing time and recovery. Dawn Staley is a wonderful coach, so I’m thinking they will maintain their high quality basketball without much of a skip, because of their talent and character. Hang in there SC.

[@RustyLou18]

Thank you so much, UConn fan!

[@UncleOodoo]

AW is a total #baller. She will come back stronger because she believes in the system and she believes in herself. AW and MF are my favorite players on this team.

[@RustyLou18]

TRUTH! There's no better combo connection that Ash and Lay, reminds me a lot of Raven and Kamilla.

[@KarmaLoc]

They need her I don’t care what anyone says .. her energy translate well with her team

[@futurehofer1564]

They need a lot more than her, it's pretty clear they werent able to fill the Kamilla hole

[@RustyLou18]

@@futurehofer1564 Time for Kitts and Sania F. to EARN that starting role. Joyce, you've GOT to step up your game, please, no more turnovers.

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

@@futurehofer1564 They have been winning without kamilla. The only reason they lost to ucla is because they didn't know down Betts!

[@vincenttodd4]

@@AroundTheWayGirl88 Betts actually wasn’t the problem… It was the guards from UCLA.. Also our 5 starters were starting out slow even before the UCLA loss.. So a loss was bound to happen

[@squideye1144]

This sucks, I pray for her speedy recovery. Gb! The lord will make a way!

[@berniedandridge8556]

Ashlyn is so valuable because of her athleticism and physicality. She doesn’t get pushed around and is intimidating to the opponent.

[@clarencemiller5043]

Prayers are up for healing for Ms.Watkins. She is a terrific player. Prayers are up for the coaches and team.

[@clararichardson3558]

That sucks!! She has been going through it. Praying her surgery is a success.

[@williamhoover3120]

This is awful. I hope she recovers fully and as quickly as possible.

[@BrendaBrown-wr8ng]

Who else can dunk? No one! Ashlyn we are going to miss you on the court. Don’t listen to negativity. Some people don’t have a heart. Healing Prayers for you. Get well soon!!! Much Much Love ❤️

[@hassenh]

When I saw Quita's video about Watkins being injured in the play, I was like Ashlyn Watkins, most likely out for the season with a torn ACL. A good indicator is when a player goes down with a non-contact injury and can't put any weight on their injured leg or the knee feels unstable. Yep, it's a torn ACL. I feel bad for her.

[@RustyLou18]

I agree, when I saw Ash go down, it reminded me of how very similar Elizabeth Kiley of Virginia Tech went down with her torn ACL. ASH WILL BE BACK!!!

[@gradeafun]

That shot blocking threat is going to be missed for certain. The other bigs get in foul trouble trying to defend the paint…

[@bgill8985]

Dauda and Edwards don’t do as well on defense. Tac hasn’t played enough to see if she can hold up. Pray for speedy recovery for Watkins.

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

Dang! Prayers for Ash! Feagin is really going to have to step up. Especially on defense. They have Kitts and Joyce offensively down low, but defensively they need Ash. It's like another comment said, her energy is needed. When her and Fulwiley are on the floor together, the energy is insane!!!!!

[@RustyLou18]

TRUTH!

[@MrKelzKelz]

Dauda was 3rd in the Sec in blocks last year behind Watkins and Cardoso.

[@CarlBriggs25]

Yea but Dauda don’t look comfortable yet at all in SC uniform .

[@ksmoove212]

@@CarlBriggs25 she don’t have that dog in her like Ashley smh

[@CarlBriggs25]

@ oh it’s no doubt about that . Ash isn’t the normal female

[@MrKelzKelz]

@@CarlBriggs25 oh so the Arkansas uniform fit better?

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Yes that’s true but for Carolina she is terrible on offense and defense.

[@dougpost8958]

Not a SC fan, but I've enjoyed watching AW play. Sorry for her to have this happen, but as another poster noted, she should come back stronger than ever. Good for her, bad for SC's opponents.

[@edieway6554]

😢😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 get well ashlyn

[@talonkarrde2578]

Horrible news for Watkins. So sorry to hear this. Time for Dauda and Tac to step up. Hoping Dauda can get back to her Arkansas numbers. Stretch 4 abilities and leading the SEC in blocks. This is her opportunity.

[@valeriebarnes7771]

This is NOT a non contact injury, it was contact from the other team ‘s center the big girl. Wishing Ashlyn a successful recovery!❤️

[@keithhart713]

Generally when folks say non contact injury they are referring to a hit directly to the knee. A helmet to the knee or someone diving into your knee. She was fouled on the play for sure but there was no contact to her knee. Praying for her.

[@Tiamichelle24]

Man I was hoping for good news on her but Ashlyn is a grinder so she will be back and better. Speedy recovery❤

[@Gamecockfanatic1112]

We love Ashlyn and she’s a good young lady and practice’s hard. Recuperate lady and be on your grind!!

[@deidraalexander5927]

South Carolina will be find they got this they are locked in they are a special team they know what it takes to win so Ashley are out but they have another person to step up they still have the dept

[@jessicanicholson3039]

I agree! Coach Dawn Staley is a great coach.

[@Pharaohx115]

This will make the gamecocks stronger . Let's win it all again gamecocks

[@RustyLou18]

They are going to have to play flawless basketball from this point on. Joyce Edwards, PLEASE cut down your turnovers and REBOUND the ball.

[@anthonys___n8022]

I believe Chloe is actually leading the team in rebounding

[@vikb3131]

Chloe is slightly. However, Ash is one of the best defensive players in the country. Her energy and presence can't be replaced.

[@anthonys___n8022]

@vikb3131 That's true defensively she will be missed and it's also true that Chloe is on a mission this season

[@MrKelzKelz]

@@anthonys___n8022 Ash could handle the bigs like no one else on the team. Beers from Oklahoma gone have a career game now that she gone.

[@anthonys___n8022]

@MrKelzKelz Maybe she will maybe she won't Feagin defended her well in the tournament game and Adele Tac is another big body it can put on her

[@RustyLou18]

If Ash were in Kitt's starting role, there would NO doubts that Ash would have more rebounds.

[@cherylhumphrey1710]

Oh no hate to see this for any player

[@artdogg50]

Damn that's messed up. I feel for her. Hopefully she'll be ready for next year.

[@TravisGarnett]

🙏🏾#AshlynWa2kins🙏🏾

[@CarlBriggs25]

Those teammates wanted to pick up their teammates bad but knew better . Seeing them look over at the bench while standing around her about said it all .

[@SterlingHarris-b1w]

Dauda was 2nd team All SEC last year and Tac is a beast

[@RustyLou18]

I've not seen ANYTHING "2nd" about Dauda's play thus far. If Tac is healthy, player her instead.

[@quintyss1290]

That's a shame. Hate to see it.

[@cherice6238]

We good.

[@squideye1144]

God and Dawn will make a way! Her system will get the job done, adapt, overcome and go get it!

[@kentuckylucky5762]

She is a tough player..so i figured bad injury...so sad for her😢...hopefully gets it repaired and rehab for next year.. Will she have another year of elgibility??? Not manyy games played??

[@RustyLou18]

It's going to be an NCAA decision for Ash to stay an extra year. I don't look for her to be back until one solid year after her surgery, January or February of 2026. Ash is pro ready, without any doubts.

[@clarifennell6248]

If you listen to Dawn, Tac has been on limited minutes as she gets back in game shape. I don't think she is gonna increase that much.

[@scottphipps2278]

It may be a loss. However it is not a huge huge loss . The bench is deep and South Carolina has played successfuly with out her bebfore. South Carolina has Bigs that can play

[@judgejurylw1026]

I disagree with you, i think its a huge blow, Walkins is the #1 defensive player , on the team, and a average 3 shot block a game, all coming off the bench, she next to Fuweily ,is the most althletic player on the team.

[@vikb3131]

You're absolutely wrong. This is a massive loss for SC and definitely impacts their defense moving forward.

[@RustyLou18]

@@judgejurylw1026 TRUTH!

[@CarlBriggs25]

Mariam doesn’t look comfortable with SC at all . I’m coming with Tac , I’m playing her and coaching her up all the way til the end . Tac Tac Tac Besides Tac long and lanky . Size matters in wbb. It’s proven

[@pjames6172]

I hope to see Sakima Walker get more playing time.😍😍😍😍

[@RustyLou18]

She's not a difference maker, I'm sorry to say that. Tac, if healthy, is who should take up some slack until Ash comes back next season. I wish Joyce could get on a more consistent level, she's turning the ball over too much and not playing good defense in the paint.

[@karahardie4195]

This is so unfortunate ❤

[@OriginalJohnDoeFakersBeware]

Great player. Wishing Watkins the best in life.

[@Okayyouwin]

Dawn said Adhel and Maryam both does great in practice but she just couldn’t find minutes for them

[@RustyLou18]

Well, with that being said, PICK UP THE SLACK ADEL AND MARYAM.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Darn. But you know what guys? When you play a whole season as hard as SC did, go undefeated all the way to the championship, and then try to repeat, injuries are bound to happen... At least that's how I look at this situation.

[@RustyLou18]

There is NO player on this team that can match Ashlyn's skills. Fams are devasted, but we know Ash will come back even stronger a year from her surgery.

[@scottphipps2278]

OLIVIA MILES WENT down the same way at that end of the court she was on needs to be looked in to

[@RustyLou18]

And so did Elizabeth Kitley of VT.

[@icitnow]

Awful news! Feel bad for her. Ashlyn is needed by the SC team, and will affect their chase of another championship. She is a great offensive and especially defensive player, and gets a lot of offensive and defensive boards due to her jumping ability. Now she has one more season to work on more accolades, but after healing and rehabbing. Bummer.

[@Goldhearted_]

I knew it

[@ErikaErdely]

The team will be fine...they will still dominate

[@kimmnicolay6370]

hard to understand why there is no good protocol for an injured player to be helped off the court .! .

[@RustyLou18]

I really think Dawn thought Ash would be ok, injuries are so rare on this team. First ACL tear since Raven's freshman year.

[@kimmnicolay6370]

@RustyLou18 every time a player hits the floor ..precautions must be assumed necessary to protect injury from additional damage ... let's say you fell down ... moving you prior to a experienced evaluation may compromise your recovery /add to injury ... having them hobble off the court is a bad practice

[@SterlingHarris-b1w]

If you think SC will not have an answer you better reference last year. Lurkers beware. SC has options

[@hood_TheJoker]

her production can't be replaced... devastating loss

[@mannish72]

Damn 😥 🙏🏾

[@PirateHunterOs]

You really get back to your old self year 2 after acl surgery 😩

[@t_elisbeth]

Ah man 😭 i hate to see players go down. Also, you have two intros

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

🙏

[@Blasphemism]

These girls and their legs... So disturbing to see this happen to yet another player.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

S

[@futurehofer1564]

women are like 75% more likely to tear their acl than men (I dont remember the exact number but it was pretty considerate, but if you want something more certain search for it)

[@mudkip6]

Someone check on the Superfan South Carolina coach

[@paulinegriffin1381]

Don’t forget about Sakima Walker

[@scottballantyne2904]

Wow, none contact. Maybe they should fire their training staff. Sounds like they are not preparing them physically.

[@terrencetolbert697]

She’s had a crazy year. This hurts them big time! South Carolina might fall out of the top 10

[@FeliciaMcCreary-uv5nu]

Chloe leads the team in rebounds not Ashlyn.

[@QuitaLovesSports]

Yes I realized my mistake and corrected myself toward the end of the video

[@conealblack1164]

I was afraid of that. 😮‍💨

[@itsircnalla7926]

Could Ashlynn be eligible for a medical red shirt?? Or too many games played?

[@RustyLou18]

The NCAA will have to "OK" that. It may be possible. I'd love to see Ash play another year with Lay.

[@cliquesnvues]

Damn...I knew it

[@CarlBriggs25]

I did too . Smh

[@musikflyy]

I advise dawn to call up Saxton& B.stewart to train kitts, Maya Moore for feagin and for sakima and tac Sylvia fowles & jonquel Jones.ohhh and my all time fav can y'all pressure.. spam the coaches to get social media blown up the school number. Fulwiley needs aquille carr to help level up her game!! and raven needs to be trained by Derrick Rose

[@ikethornton3600]

I think this injury saved Bree Halls starting spot...

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

Her status are down this year

[@RustyLou18]

I disagree, it saved Kitts and Sania's starting spots.

[@moptopmoptop8]

Ok!! I Predict??? Norte Dame playing South Carolina in the WOMAN NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP!!!! After Norte Dame Upsetting UCLA in the Final 4!!!! Now I have NORTE DAME 🏆 WINNING THE WOMAN NCAA!! THE GAINT KILLER!! HANNAH player of the Year and the M.V.P in the tournament 👏 🙌 👌

[@courtsideview97]

Why doesn’t dawn play Sakima walker????

[@Msklg]

She’s injured at the moment

[@futurehofer1564]

this is what happens when you dont have proper preparation, the risk of injury is a lot higher. Ashlyn missing all that training camp time due to her legal issues were costly.

[@RustyLou18]

You may have a point.

[@cperry7267ANBFPro]

She probably would have been hurt regardless. I am quite sure the lady was working out on her own during the suspension.

[@milleda75]

Prayers to Ashlyn, but they don’t need her. She will be miss. It’s next man up. They do have the depth in the post. Dauda will get more minutes. Joyce certainly more minutes and Tac will get minutes. This team will do fine. The experience and toughness will shine for the Gamecocks.

[@darrylanderson4764]

I will follow her, np ladies

[@SterlingHarris-b1w]

You have been a doubter of SC all year so we will see.

[@rayshawnellis6331]

isn’t she the one that dunked?

[@Geemonroe11]

That’s not the answer the answer to me is play Joyce 5 more minutes, give Chloe 5 more minutes and you can play Tessa at the 4 more for 5 mins

[@RustyLou18]

Joyce is WAY too inconsistent, too many turnovers and poor defense, especially on the defensive boards.

[@kaylablake5890]

Quita maryn can shoot the 3 tho

[@drnancyguzy-venick5091]

Can. Play 3 guards. More Can play Chloe. Sania. More. Minutes Tac great. Height in. Paint Shuffle players. As above Play. Tessa. More. Malaysia moe Maddy. There too. And. Maddy. She can score

[@nr30199]

Damn

[@Ice-c-o8q]

You look really good in orange and red but, gray is not your color. I don't know if you have the time or not but I like the videos more when you have a script vs an outline or notes. That being said, I love your enthusiasm! Sometimes when you get on a roll you remind me of an excited ten year old. Which is a really good thing. And I'm pretty sure that's the reason you started the channel in the first place. Two thumbs up 👍🏾👍🏾 and keep these videos coming! 😁

[@Sportrant]

feel sorry for her, wasted talennt in SC, acl hurts like a mofo. The floor could be wet and you make one wrong move your acl will break.

[@MiltonBrown-g1y]

It was a waste for you to come with that raggedy azz comment she got a ring dummy

[@deidraalexander5927]

It's not going to really make a big change

[@MrKelzKelz]

With her they was going to be champions or finish with 2 L's and both to Ucla. Now it's possible they have 5 L's before the tournament. They could win all the regular season games but we'll see.

[@vikb3131]

It's clear you don't watch SC play.

[@brandonleemoss]

I hope she (has)a fast recovery😮 Sorry stupid text to speech was being stupid

[@RustyLou18]

Dawn won't let that happen, nope.

[@brandonleemoss]

@RustyLou18 I'm sorry this stupid text to speech is stupid I meant to say I hope she has a fast recovery 😭

[@brandonleemoss]

@RustyLou18 sorry I just fix that I honestly didn't realize that's what it said

[@VincentGordon-rn1do]

People are quick to forget !!! DAWN AND SOUTH CAROLINA GOT WATKINS OFF THE HOOK!! WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND

[@amcra1]

Nbody got her off the hook, dip. Talk what you know or stfu

[@Anzomax2]

Folks went hush after that innocent

[@RustyLou18]

You are ONE sick puppy @VincentGordon-rn1do

[@jeromeperry5472]

SC wasn't winning the whole thing even if Ashlyn Watkins didn't get hurt this is ND women's basketball team year to win the whole thing.

[@MiltonBrown-g1y]

Not happening bru sorry your going to be real disappointed

[@jeromeperry5472]

@@MiltonBrown-g1y So who u think going to win the championship? & what makes u think Notre Dame not going to win the Championship?

[@dantaereacts2365]

Who's gonna tell him?

[@futurehofer1564]

ND looking tough but I need Paige to win one CMON MAN PLS

[@princeg1000]

SC is a bad matchup for ND. There are other teams that I'm more worried about than Notre Dame.

[@rarerock5020]

Don't worry Ashley , HOBBS and SWORDS got this regardless of their coach. Michigan final 4. bet that.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

They didn't do so well the other night 😬

[@rarerock5020]

@BrandonSmith-rb1bf did you see quita's video about audi crooks? notice how they clear out for her and let her go to work in the post. If michigan coach let hobbs post up like that they wouldn't have lost.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

@@rarerock5020 oh ok. I see what you are saying now... last game, I watched Michigan for the first time this year and Swords is a phenomenal talent, she was pretty much unstoppable. The rookie Olsen didn't look too bad as well.

[@rarerock5020]

@BrandonSmith-rb1bf yea, they're young but they play hard.

[@vikb3131]

Nah, they're not ready yet. They need to focus on getting thru the Big 10. Plus, you need defense to win a chip.

[@lindysmallwood2039]

That sucks. These tall players with thin legs seem to be more susceptible to knee injuries. Praying for a good recovery. I’m sure SC will make the adjustment. Thanks for keep us updated on the players Quita. 🩷🏀

[@Okayyouwin]

Dawn said Adhel and Maryam both does great in practice but she just couldn’t find minutes for them

[@tyleesab523]

Damn