USC's Aaliyah Gayles Was Shot Nine Times. Now She’s Eyeing A Comeback

Back in March, Aaliyah Gayles -- a talented point guard from Las Vegas -- played in the McDonald's Girls All-American Basketball Game. It was just the latest achievement in her already impressive high school career, which included her being named a top ten national recruit. But just a few weeks after that game, Gayles’s life and promising basketball career changed forever. Today, reporter David Gardner tells us about how she survived a near-fatal shooting, her long journey back to the court, and the mindset that might allow her to realize a lifelong dream.

Read David Gardner's story about Aaliyah Gayles:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/07/aaliyah-gayles-usc-basketball/

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