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Canada finished the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre‑Qualifying Tournament in Mexico without a loss, a performance highlighted by Agot Makeer’s breakout stats and a youthful roster that now looks toward the 2028 Olympics.
A French training camp injury sidelines sophomore forward Alicia Tournebize, forcing her out of the World Cup and raising questions about her return to the Gamecocks.
Agot Makeer’s breakout performance fuels Canada’s push for a 2028 Olympic berth, highlighting a youthful roster and a coach with Olympic pedigree.
South Carolina sophomore Agot Makeer, dual‑citizen and rising star, will represent Canada at the FIBA Pre‑Qualifying Tournament in Mexico, where a youthful squad aims to secure a 2028 Olympic berth.
The Gamecocks will enter the upcoming season without Maddy McDaniel, prompting a shift to a positionless style and new roles for key players.
Brazil’s recent bronze‑medal win at the FIBA South American Qualifier guarantees a spot at the 2027 AmeriCup and a direct route to the 2028 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, driven by Ayla McDowell’s key contributions.
Ayla McDowell’s contributions to Brazil’s third‑place finish at the FIBA South American AmeriCup Qualifier earned the nation a berth at the 2027 tournament in El Salvador, while her freshman season at South Carolina showcases a rapidly rising game.
Maddy McDaniel, a key reserve for South Carolina women's basketball, announced her withdrawal to prioritize mental health, reducing the roster to 14 players and reshaping the team's guard dynamics.
South Carolina guard Ayla McDowell has been selected for Brazil’s senior national team to compete in the upcoming South American Qualifier, a tournament that will determine participants for the 2027 AmeriCup and the 2028 Olympics.
South Carolina sophomore guard Ayla McDowell has been named to Brazil's preliminary roster for the upcoming South American Qualifier, a tournament that will determine the four teams advancing to the 2027 AmeriCup and, ultimately, the 2028 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
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.
The Gamecocks' guard unit returns with a blend of shooting prowess and defensive skill, but each player faces distinct challenges as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
The Gamecocks' coaching staff brings in two French professionals whose role‑specific skills and international experience aim to blend with a balanced mix of homegrown and veteran players.
Coach Dawn Staley adds two French veterans to her roster, aiming to blend international savvy with home‑grown talent.
With a two‑month break after the regular season, South Carolina’s women’s basketball standouts are trading the SEC for half‑court battles across Asia, Europe and South America, using 3X3 tournaments to sharpen conditioning and gain experience that translates back to the NCAA.
Ashlyn Watkins is back with the Gamecocks, joining a 15‑player squad that blends experienced backs with a reshaped frontcourt.