Gamecocks Cash In on WNBA's New CBA

0:00On April 22nd, the WNBA just locked in a game-changing collective bargaining agreement and its reigning money on players, especially South Carolina. Gamecocks Alums leading the charge. Aliyah Boston snagged the richest deal ever at 6.3 million over four years with the Indiana Fever. Aja Wilson followed with a three-year supermax where 5 million for the Las Vegas aces and Alicia Gray inked three years at 3.7 million with the Atlanta dream. That new deal skyrockets the salary cap from 1.5 million per team in 2025 to 7 million starting 2026. Massive 367% jump. Supermax hits 1.4 million, average pay near 600,000 and minimum tops 300,000. Over 80% of players, more than 100 free agents, timed their contracts to cash in big next year. These Gamecocks stars earned every dime through dominance. Aja Wilson's a four-time MVP, three-time champ with the aces and just named AP Female Athlete of the year.

1:04Alicia Gray exploded lately, hitting all WNBA first team and averaging over 17 points a game. Aliyah Boston, the top pick in 2023, dragged the fever to the East Finals and grabbed second-team honors. Boston's contract uses a new rule for standout rookies, beating Wilson's total by 1.3 million. They're the only two over 3.7 million. Gray's the top guard over 30 with a top 10 deal. Players like Gray said it was an easy choice to stay put. With this CBA windfall, the league's future looks stacked. Gamecocks proving women's balls elite pay days matched the talent on the court.