The university has only retired jerseys, not numbers, since at least 2007. They appear to be making an exception for Wilson and No. 22. In a brief ceremony Sunday, Wilson thanked her parents, USC teammates, Gamecock fans and, of course, Staley.

Three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson had her South Carolina No. 22 jersey hung in the rafters at Colonial Life Arena on Sunday.

Before her jersey retirement, A'ja Wilson revealed why being so open is important to her and what she taught South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.