Edwards Extends Her Gold Streak
Joyce Edwards, a star forward from South Carolina, captured her fourth gold medal with the USA Women’s 3×3 National Team at the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Cup. The victory came after the squad edged Australia in a tightly contested final on June 7 in Warsaw, Poland.
Edwards continues to be a cornerstone for USA Basketball, having topped the team in scoring a year ago with an average of 19.2 points per game. Her consistent performances underscore a legacy that now includes four senior golds, the first of which came in the 3×3 format.
A New Generation Prepares for Mexico
Incoming freshman Kelsi Andrews, South Carolina’s first 2026 signee, is set to join the national pipeline as she competes in the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup. The tournament runs from June 9 to 15 in Irapuato, Mexico, offering a preview of the next wave of talent.
Andrews will face a stacked field that includes teams from across the Americas, and her participation signals the university’s growing influence on the international stage. The event will be hosted at the Polideportivo Irapuato, a venue that has previously staged major basketball fixtures.