BREAKING: Texas A&M Star Aicha Coulibaly Stuns Aggies, Signs $6 Million NIL Deal with South Carolina After Miraculous Knee Injury Recovery: ‘I’m Back and Ready to Build a Gamecock Legacy!’”…Read More…
Texas A&M Star Aicha Coulibaly Stuns Fans, Signs $6M NIL Deal to Join South Carolina
In a bombshell that has rocked Aggieland, Texas A&M women’s basketball star Aicha Coulibaly announced she’s leaving the Aggies to join SEC rival South Carolina, signing a staggering $6 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal. The graduate student guard, who averaged 13.6 points and 5.7 rebounds last season, took to social media to break the news, saying, “Thank you, Aggieland, for the love. It’s time for a new legacy—I’m joining the Gamecocks to chase that ring!”
Coulibaly, a preseason All-SEC second team pick, was seen as the cornerstone of A&M’s championship hopes under coach Joni Taylor. Her departure leaves a massive void as the Aggies gear up for a pivotal 2024-25 season, aiming to “finish unfinished business.” Sources say the NIL deal, backed by a leading sportswear giant, includes endorsements, media campaigns, and a starring role in South Carolina’s powerhouse program led by coach Dawn Staley.
Fans are reeling, with some expressing heartbreak on X, calling it “a betrayal to the 12th Man.” Others speculate the move was fueled by South Carolina’s recent NCAA dominance. Coulibaly, recently drafted by the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, hinted at more announcements, posting, “This is bigger than basketball.”
Texas A&M now faces the daunting task of regrouping without their clutch leader, while South Carolina gains a dynamic talent for their title defense. The SEC just got spicier, and Aggieland won’t forget this stunner anytime soon.
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