In a touching and personal essay posted to The Players' Tribune on Saturday, South Carolina women's basketball star A'ja Wilson revealed that she has struggled with dyslexia, a common learning disability, hiding her battle for years from her friends and teammates.
However, with the help of her family, academic advisers and coach Dawn Staley, Wilson said she has learned to effectively manage the condition, which causes her to struggle to read.
Wilson said she has struggled with reading since she was a child, but only was diagnosed as a sophomore at Heathwood Hall. After that, her parents and teachers knew, she said, but she purposefully avoided letting her peers know.