Aaliyah was shot 10 times at a house party in North Las Vegas on April 16 and signed a national letter of intent to USC on Monday.
Aaliyah is one of the most talented, athletically gifted basketball players I have ever coached. I was drawn to her character from the moment I met her. Her humility, loyalty, warm personality and resilience set her apart.
She was released from the hospital Saturday after undergoing three surgeries to repair injuries to her arms and legs.
According to reports, four people were shot at the party. The four are expected to survive. No suspects have been identified.
A senior at Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas was a McDonald's All American. She played in the Jordan Brand Classic the day before she was shot. Following his retirement, Gayles decommitted from USC. Gottlieb was the one who recommitted in August.
Aaliyah is a unique and special young person who worked hard in every aspect of her life to become a Trojan. Aaliyah is a part of the USC family and we could not be more proud to be on this journey with her.
The 5-foot-9-inch point guard averaged 13.8 points, 4.9 rebound, 3.5 steals and 3.3 assists last season for Spring Valley.
She told Fox5 Las Vegas that she does not have feeling in her legs.
Thank you for your support and love, but my journey isn't over yet.
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