
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.
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 University of South Carolina's women's basketball program is set to blend experience with fresh talent as four freshmen and a transfer prepare to don the Gamecocks jersey. Their diverse skill sets and international backgrounds promise to extend the team's recent dominance.

An overview of the strengths, challenges, and projected roles of South Carolina's incoming women's basketball freshmen as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Gamecocks will host a slate of SEC rivals and travel to challenging opponents, with Oklahoma standing out as the only team that beat them last season

The Gamecocks' coaching staff is reshaping their backcourt as they look to fill the void left by limited depth at point guard.

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.

Freshman forward Kelsi Andrews has been selected for the USA Basketball U18 National Team that will compete in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Irapuato, Mexico, from June 9-15. The roster, guided by Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey, features a blend of top recruits and experienced players aiming to extend the United States' record of 12 gold medals in the tournament.
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.

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.

Two rising stars from the University of South Carolina are set to compete in the upcoming USA Basketball women's U18 trials, a stepping stone toward the AmeriCup in Mexico.

More than 20 elite high school girls basketball players will compete in the USA Basketball Women’s U-18 National Team Trials from May 30 to June 15, with a 12‑member roster set to chase a 12th straight gold medal in Mexico.

Colorado Springs hosts the U18 AmeriCup trials, where South Carolina prospects aim for gold and a place in a 12‑year winning tradition.

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

Coach Kim Caldwell reflects on Gabby Minus's decision to stay with Tennessee, highlighting the recruit's resilience, ranking, and potential influence on the team's future.
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley will meet again on Nov. 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, a rematch that follows their intense Final Four encounter and a history of championship clashes.

Five‑star guard Avery Arije, ranked No. 15 in the 2027 class, has listed Tennessee among her top six schools, joining UCLA, South Carolina, UConn, Texas and USC. Her potential impact and the Vols’ recent roster moves add intrigue to the upcoming recruitment cycle.