
Five‑Star Wing Qandace Samuels Narrows College List, Eyes Tennessee
Ranked No. 12 nationally, Samuels chooses ten programs, including the Tennessee Volunteers, as she eyes a future where her versatile wing skill set aligns with the program’s vision.
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Ranked No. 12 nationally, Samuels chooses ten programs, including the Tennessee Volunteers, as she eyes a future where her versatile wing skill set aligns with the program’s vision.

The University of South Carolina announces jersey numbers for its six freshmen, marking firsts in program history and reflecting a evolving approach to jersey retirement.
Five new Gamecocks will wear historic jersey numbers in the 2026‑27 season, highlighted by standout recruits and a legacy of championship success.
The Gamecocks reveal historic jersey assignments for their latest recruits, marking first-time numbers and a new uniform partnership with Nike.

The Gamecocks will enter the upcoming season without Maddy McDaniel, prompting a shift to a positionless style and new roles for key players.
The 2026‑27 women’s college basketball season is set to begin with a landmark matchup between Oklahoma State and South Carolina, featuring star scorers, returning All‑Americans and a slate of non‑conference games that will test both programs before conference play.
The Cowgirls' new roster, bolstered by top transfers, will meet Dawn Staley's championship‑laden Gamecocks in a first‑ever meeting that promises to reshape the early season narrative.

Laine Lyles, a 15‑year‑old guard from Indiana, spent a weekend in Knoxville meeting Coach Kim Caldwell and the Lady Vols staff, while the program eyes a future class that currently has no pledges.

Adidas leverages the WNBA All-Star weekend with a Ryoko Rain collaboration, exclusive player gear and a celebratory dinner to boost visibility for women’s basketball.

Junior forward Sarah Strong is expected to anchor UConn’s quest for another national title, joining a storied lineup that blends veteran depth with fresh talent.

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.