South Carolina guard Ayla McDowell, born with hearing loss, hid her worsening condition until Coach Dawn Staley encouraged hearing aids. After revealing her secret to supportive teammates, McDowell enters her sophomore season confident, connected, and ready to hear the game clearly.
Gamecocks Guard Embraces Hearing Aids After Silent Struggle
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