South Carolina basketball star Ashlyn Watkins reportedly arrested on assault, kidnapping charges

did you hear about this Ashman Watkins a star player for South Carolina is facing some very serious allegations ashon Watkins a standout member of the University of South Carolina's women's basketball team is now embroiled in legal trouble she's been charged with first-degree assault and battery as well as kidnapping this shocking incident reportedly occurred on August 31st at a student housing complex in Columbia South Carolina Watkins a key player in the Gamecocks recent National Championship wi is accused of physically restraining and controlling the victim against their will the victim managed to escape and contact law enforcement Watkins was released on a $30,000 bond and is prohibited from from contacting the alleged victim the university and Coach Don Staley have not yet commented on this matter Watkins court date is set for October 25th keep an eye out for updates as this serious situation unfolds