Before the top-ranked Gamecocks squad's game against NC State on Sunday, legendary head coach Dawn Staley spoke with the media and was asked numerous questions about Watkins' return to the team. When asked what it's like to have Watkins back on the team ...

It was the first time Staley addressed Watkins' return since Watkins was reinstated after the criminal charges against her were dropped.

Here is what South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley said about junior forward Ashlyn Watkins returning to practice after her suspension