Basketball

Sania Feagin’s WNBA Journey Ends as Sparks Trim Roster for Kiana Williams

The former South Carolina standout was released to accommodate a new guard, leaving a dwindling group of Gamecocks alumni in the league.

Sania Feagin entered the WNBA as a second‑round selection by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2025 draft, a pick that placed her 21st overall.

Her rookie campaign was modest, appearing in 16 games and averaging just 1.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per outing.

A leg injury early in the 2026 season sidelined her for nearly a month, curtailing any momentum she might have built.

A Roster Move with Broader Implications

When the Sparks announced the waiver of Feagin to clear a spot for guard Kiana Williams, head coach Lynne Roberts expressed regret, citing the team’s need to reshape its depth chart.

Roberts’ candid admission highlighted how even promising developmental players can fall victim to the relentless calculus of roster management.

With Feagin now on the waiver wire, she may still clear waivers and sign a developmental contract, but the move leaves only a dozen former South Carolina Gamecocks still active in the league.

The dwindling number of Gamecocks alumni reflects both the competitive nature of the WNBA and the growing pipeline of talent from other collegiate programs.

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