Legal Charges Against South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins Dismissed

The star forward has been cleared to return to team activities following the dismissal of assault and kidnapping charges.

Ashlyn Watkins, a junior forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks, was arrested on August 31 on charges of first-degree assault and kidnapping.
The charges were dismissed on November 1 after Watkins completed a Pre-Trial Intervention program for first-time nonviolent offenders.
Watkins was suspended from the team following her arrest and missed the team's visit to the White House for their national championship celebration.
Her return to team activities was confirmed, but her playing status remains unclear as the university completes an administrative review.
Watkins was a key player in the Gamecocks' undefeated national championship season, known for her defensive prowess and leadership on the court.