In the span of just 48 hours, Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball program wasted no time retooling their roster for the 2025-26 season following their recent championship loss.
The headline move? The commitment of Ta’Niya Latson, the nation’s leading scorer from Florida State, who averaged an impressive 25.2 points per game during the 2024-25 campaign. The 5-foot-8 guard brings elite scoring prowess to Columbia and is set to reunite with her former Westlake High School teammate, Raven Johnson, who recently confirmed she will be returning for her fifth and final season.
The Gamecocks also bolstered their future with commitments from incoming freshmen Agot Makeer and Ayla McDowell, adding young talent and depth to a team already brimming with potential. However, roster adjustments didn’t come without departures — forward Sakima Walker entered the transfer portal, becoming South Carolina’s first outgoing transfer of the offseason.
While the additions mark a promising rebuild, the backcourt is now expected to be one of the most competitive areas on the team — and fans are watching closely. Rumors and social media speculation have swirled around MiLaysia Fulwiley, questioning her future in Columbia amidst rising competition for playing time.
One user posted: “Fulwiley might be transferring after tonight.” Another added: “MiLaysia Fulwiley better get out of South Carolina, she is the only player that gets benched for making a turnover.”
Some even called for both Fulwiley and Tessa Johnson to consider transferring to realize their full potential, citing past top recruits who’ve struggled to translate success into professional careers.
Despite the noise, Fulwiley has not entered the transfer portal, and fans have until April 22nd to see if she chooses to make a move.
As South Carolina gears up for another run, the talent level remains sky-high — but the competition for minutes is now fiercer than ever.
