South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins, who has been suspended by the University since her August 31st arrest on a charge of first-degree assault and battery, and a charge of kidnapping, is now clear of those charges after completing a Pre-Trial Intervention program The State reported after reviewing online Richland County court records.
On Wednesday, USC released a statement related to the status of the Watkins’ suspension.
“With the dismissal of the legal charges, South Carolina junior forward Ashlyn Watkins has returned to team activities beginning with practice today.”
Watkins is a 6-3 junior from Columbia who was an integral part of the Gamecocks undefeated run to the National Championship last season. She earned Second Team All-SEC honors after averaging nine points and seven rebounds per game.
The Gamecocks opened their season Monday night in Las Vegas with a 68-62 win over Michigan. They will play NC State Sunday in Charlotte.