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Ashlyn Watkins
Ashlyn Watkins is an American college basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).[1] High school careerWatkins attended Cardinal Newman High School in Columbia, South Carolina, where she led the basketball team to four straight SCISA class 3A state titles. She was named a McDonald's All-American and the South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022.[2][3] Watkins won the McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest.[4] Watkins started dunking in middle school while attending Cardinal Newman.[4] College careerIn March 2022, Watkins won the Powerade JamFest dunk contest.[5] On November 17, 2022, Watkins stole the ball in the closing seconds of No. 1 South Carolina's 85–31 road win against Clemson. Once in possession of the ball, Watkins dribbled the ball to the basket and slammed it, the first dunk in South Carolina women's basketball history.[6][7][4] Career statistics
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2024 assault incidentOn the morning of August 31, 2024, Watkins was arrested on an assault charge.[9][10] As Watkins allegedly also prevented her victim from leaving after an argument, an additional kidnapping charge was added.[9][10] That afternoon, Watkins was released after posting a $30,000 bond.[9] In addition to being barred from having direct or indirect contact with the victim, Watkins also cannot return to the school, with a bond condition requiring her to stay 1,000 yards away from the victim’s home, work, school and place of worship.[10] However, Watkins does have permission to travel out of state for games and practice.[10] A South Carolina spokesperson stated that "We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather information."[11] Watkins has not commented on the arrest or allegations.[11] References
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