NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Dawn Staley didn't know if A'ja Wilson would play until just before tipoff, needing South Carolina's medical staff to sign off on the three-time Southeastern Conference player of the year's health.
Staley still limited Wilson's minutes and brought her off the bench.
Turns out Wilson doesn't need much time at all to show how valuable she is.
Wilson had 24 points and 12 rebounds in just 19 minutes, and eighth-ranked South Carolina beat No. 12 Tennessee 73-62 on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
"Hopefully, I can get back in that starting lineup," Wilson said, looking at Staley.