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The 1996 U.S. Women's National Basketball Team, celebrated for its dominant performance and star‑studded roster, will be enshrined at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15. Former UConn standout Rebecca Lobo is slated to present at the ceremony.
Maddy McDaniel announced on July 16 that she will take time away from the South Carolina women's basketball program to focus on her mental and emotional health, a move that reshapes the team's guard outlook ahead of the November season opener.
Junior guard Maddy McDaniel announced her departure from the University of South Carolina women's basketball program to focus on her mental and emotional well‑being, citing gratitude for the support she has received.
Rising junior point guard Maddy McDaniel has taken a leave of absence to prioritize her mental health, prompting coach Dawn Staley to reaffirm the program's support and outline the roster challenges ahead of the 2026‑27 season opener in Paris.
Junior guard Maddy McDaniel is leaving the South Carolina program to focus on her mental well‑being, prompting coach Dawn Staley to back her decision while the team reshapes its backcourt ahead of a Paris season opener.
South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel announced she will temporarily leave the team to focus on her mental health, prompting supportive words from head coach Dawn Staley and sparking a broader dialogue about athlete welfare.
Ivanna Wilson Manyacka was named TISSOT Most Valuable Player at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup, securing her second title after a dominant statistical run.
The United States defeated Spain 82-73 in the final of the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup, held in Brno, Czech Republic, extending their dominance in the tournament.
Lauren Bousquet's pledge to the University of Rhode Island, Alpha Diallo's NBA deal, and a wave of new signings reshape the state's college and professional teams.
Eight Division I conferences unite under a new officiating alliance led by Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh to elevate women’s college basketball standards.
Coach Dawn Staley announces a new HBCU women's basketball tournament in Columbia, South Carolina, set for November, featuring teams such as Alabama A&M, Tennessee State and the host Gamecocks, with an emphasis on expanding the Name, Image and Likeness marketplace for student‑athletes.
The Eastern Michigan University women's basketball team received a WBCA Academic Top‑25 Special Mention for the 2025‑26 season, reflecting a 3.585 cumulative GPA and multiple player recognitions.
Coach Dawn Staley is set to launch the PowHER Player Classic, a tournament that will feature South Carolina and at least three HBCU programs, offering players a unique marketplace for name, image and likeness deals.
The long‑standing rivalry between the University of Virginia and Old Dominion women's basketball teams is being renewed with games scheduled for November 2023 in Norfolk and a return trip to Charlottesville in 2027, sparking nostalgia for a series that once defined early college basketball.
A recent financial review shows Mississippi State's women's basketball program operating at a $5.6 million deficit, while conference peers like South Carolina and LSU invest heavily in coaching salaries.
After being waived by the Los Angeles Sparks, 2026 draft pick Ta’Niya Latson has signed with the Las Vegas Aces, a move that follows her collegiate success at Florida State and South Carolina and a coaching endorsement from Dawn Staley.
Ta’Niya Latson, the 20th overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Aces after being waived by the Los Angeles Sparks.
Despite a shift in apparel and equipment partners, the Gamecocks will continue using Wilson basketballs for the upcoming season, a choice driven by performance, tradition and postseason readiness.
South Carolina's women's basketball program has started its summer workout schedule, but incoming freshman Justine Loubens from France is still awaiting visa approval, casting uncertainty over her arrival timeline.
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.
Jhalen Wingate, the creative media producer for South Carolina women's basketball, blends athletic insight with storytelling to amplify the team's achievements and community presence.
The university's apparel contract with Under Armour ends this summer, making way for a Nike partnership that will outfit teams with Wilson's signature line and deepen ties to a global sports icon.
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.