South Carolina’s women’s basketball program has announced the jersey numbers that will be worn by five newcomers for the 2026‑27 season, assigning historic digits that have left a mark on the Gamecocks’ legacy.
The list includes Oliviyah Edwards, who will wear No. 0, the eighth number ever used by a South Carolina player, and Jerzy Robinson, the first-ever recipient of No. 9, a number that has never before been worn by a Gamecock. Kaeli Wynn will sport No. 3, Jordan Lee will don No. 7, Kelsi Andrews will wear No. 23, and Justine Loubens will be numbered 32, continuing a lineage that began with Elysa Wesolek.
A Legacy Re‑examined
Edwards arrives as a five‑star forward ranked third by ESPN, having dominated high school play with averages of 30 points and 22 rebounds. Robinson, a five‑star recruit and McDonald’s All‑American, brings three gold medals from Team USA, while Lee, a Texas transfer and the nation’s second‑ranked prospect, becomes the first South Carolina woman to wear No. 7. Andrews and Loubens add their own pedigrees, with Andrews earning McDonald’s and Naismith All‑American honors and Loubens representing France on the international stage.
Coach Dawn Staley, who has guided the Gamecocks to multiple championships, said the selections reflect a blend of elite talent and reverence for the program’s history. “These numbers are more than digits; they are a bridge between past achievements and future aspirations,” Staley remarked.
The upcoming season promises to weave together the excitement of new faces with the continuity of a championship‑winning culture, as the team looks to extend its dominance in the SEC and beyond.