
South Carolina Switches to Nike, Raising Recruiting Stakes
The Gamecocks’ new apparel deal with Nike brings A’ja Wilson into the design loop and adds a high‑profile NIL component for top recruits.
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The Gamecocks’ new apparel deal with Nike brings A’ja Wilson into the design loop and adds a high‑profile NIL component for top recruits.

Chloe Kitts and Joyce Edwards, both All‑Americans, have signed name‑image‑likeness agreements with Nike, highlighting the university's growing influence in collegiate athletics.

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.
From A'ja Wilson's historic impact to Tiffany Mitchell's pioneering achievements, the women who wore numbers 21 through 30 have left an indelible mark on South Carolina basketball.
Alicia Tournebize, a 6‑foot‑7 forward with a professional background, is expected to provide a spark off the bench for South Carolina in the 2026‑27 season.

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

Joyce Edwards and Team USA completed a perfect tournament at the 2026 FIBA 3X3 World Cup, defeating Australia in a last‑second finish to claim gold and cement Edwards' place as the first Gamecock to medal at the 3X3 World Cup.

The United States completed an unbeaten run at the 2026 FIBA 3X3 World Cup, edging Australia 21‑20 in the final. Joyce Edwards, a four‑time international gold‑medalist, anchored the effort alongside a roster of rising stars.

After a Final Four loss, UConn centers its 2026‑27 campaign on star forward Sarah Strong's recovery, a reshaped supporting cast, and a demanding non‑conference slate.
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.

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.

Team USA’s 3X3 roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup was announced, highlighting Joyce Edwards and her teammates after a dominant run on the World Series circuit

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