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Madeline Dates, a 5‑10 guard from Goose Creek, becomes the first 2029 prospect to receive a scholarship from the University of South Carolina, joining a lineage of local talent.
Madeline Dates, a fourth‑ranked 2029 guard from Goose Creek, announced her commitment after receiving a scholarship offer from the University of South Carolina, joining a lineage of local talent that includes Aleighsa Welch and echoing the legacy of Dawn Staley’s dynasty.
With the NBA Draft underway, attention turns to the 2027 WNBA Draft, where three South Carolina players are generating buzz across major scouting reports.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
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.
The University of South Carolina's newest women's basketball cohort is being likened to several WNBA stars, highlighting their athleticism, versatility and potential impact.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is turning her attention to the 2027 recruiting cycle, hoping to build on the momentum of a standout 2026 class that landed the program the second‑best recruiting ranking nationally.
Coach Dawn Staley expects a 15‑player roster next season, a size not seen since the 2021‑22 championship run. She emphasizes role definition, matchup tactics and player development to maximize the team's strengths.
Ashlyn Watkins is back with the Gamecocks, joining a 15‑player squad that blends experienced backs with a reshaped frontcourt.