
South Carolina Women’s Basketball Rebuilds Roster After McDaniel Exit
The Gamecocks will enter the upcoming season without Maddy McDaniel, prompting a shift to a positionless style and new roles for key players.
Aug 11, 2026
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The Gamecocks will enter the upcoming season without Maddy McDaniel, prompting a shift to a positionless style and new roles for key players.
The Gamecocks have returned to campus for eight weeks of drills, weight training and conditioning, with returning starters, injured players making comebacks and fresh talent arriving ahead of a November 2 matchup against Maryland in Paris.

A look at the returning forwards for South Carolina, their career highlights, injury recoveries, and what to expect in the upcoming season.

Ashlyn Watkins is back with the Gamecocks, joining a 15‑player squad that blends experienced backs with a reshaped frontcourt.