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Khadijah Sessions, it’s been an honor

South Carolina's Khadijah Sessions brings the ball down the court during the first half in a second-round women's college basketball.
South Carolina's Khadijah Sessions brings the ball down the court during the first half in a second-round women's college basketball. Richard Shiro AP

Thank you, Khadijah Sessions. I have watched Khadijah play basketball since she was a high school varsity player in the 7th grade (10 years including high school and college). I remember the first time I saw her play in the 7th grade, she was running and diving all over the court. I knew then she was going to be a special player.

I've never seen anyone play the game harder and with more heart. As a USC Gamecock fan, I bought season tickets the last two years and traveled to Columbia from Myrtle Beach so I could follow her career and see her play. Khadijah is part of the building block that has made the Gamecocks a national power.

Khadijah made her mark as a phenomenal basketball player and a great student with a degree at USC. What an example and role model. I will miss seeing her play basketball. Good luck in the future.

Perry Stalvey, Myrtle Beach

This story was originally published April 2, 2016 at 8:33 PM with the headline "Khadijah Sessions, it’s been an honor."

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