Top Recruit Jerzy Robinson Visits South Carolina During Star-Studded Homecoming Weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Gamecocks welcomed one of the nation’s top basketball prospects, Jerzy Robinson, to campus this weekend for her official visit, marking a major moment in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
The 6-foot-1 guard from Los Angeles, once the top-ranked player in her class, is currently rated No. 3 by Rivals and No. 5 by ESPN. Known for her elite shooting, scoring ability, and physical style of play, Robinson’s presence generated plenty of excitement among Gamecock fans.
Robinson’s visit couldn’t have come at a better time. The weekend was packed with high-profile events — the Gamecocks’ exhibition game against Anderson on Friday night, Homecoming festivities, and South Carolina football’s clash with Alabama on Saturday — all contributing to a lively recruiting atmosphere.
During Friday’s game, Robinson was seen sitting behind the Gamecock bench as fans broke into chants of “We want Jerzy!” She was joined by fellow recruit Kaeli Wynn, who took her official visit to Columbia earlier in September.
Adding to the star-studded weekend, A’ja Wilson and former Gamecock guard Te-Hina Paopao were also in town. Paopao and Robinson share Samoan heritage, while several other alumni, including Allisha Gray, were present as part of the homecoming celebrations.
Robinson brings an impressive international résumé. She has earned three gold medals with USA Basketball, competing in the 2023 U-16 Americas Championship, the 2024 U-17 World Cup, and the 2025 U-19 World Cup — winning MVP honors in both the 2023 and 2024 tournaments.
Despite her prominence, Robinson has remained notoriously private about her recruitment, keeping details under wraps and refraining from announcing a list of finalists. However, reports indicate that she is considering LSU, UConn, and South Carolina. She visited LSU on October 10 and reportedly made a quiet trip to UConn the following weekend.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Robinson starred at Desert Vista High School, where she led her team to a state championship before transferring to Sierra Canyon (Los Angeles) ahead of her sophomore year. The move allowed her to benefit from California’s NIL laws, which permit high school athletes to sign endorsement deals.
At Sierra Canyon — a program famous for producing elite players like JuJu Watkins, Vanessa De Jesus, and Mackenly Randolph — Robinson built a strong relationship with South Carolina assistant coach Wendale Farrow, formerly on staff at USC.
Taking advantage of those NIL opportunities, Robinson signed a groundbreaking deal with Nike at age 15, becoming one of the youngest athletes ever to do so.
“Being able to sign with Nike at 15 has just changed my life,” Robinson told On3’s Talia Goodman. “Sometimes you have to take risks, but the reward is always greater. I still don’t believe it’s real. All the time, the hard work, the testimony, the struggle, the sacrifice and the tears — it just all comes to fruition, and to be able to be signed by Nike has just changed my life.”
Her Nike partnership could prove especially significant as South Carolina transitions from Under Armour to Nike beginning July 1, 2026, under a contract that places women’s basketball at the forefront of the new apparel deal.
The Gamecocks currently hold one commitment in the 2026 class — post player Kelsi Andrews — and have hosted Kaeli Wynn, while also being linked to Brihanna Crittendon, Alicia Tournebize, and Sara Okeke.
As Dawn Staley continues to recruit at an elite level, Robinson’s visit represents more than just another top prospect on campus — it signals that South Carolina remains a powerhouse destination for the nation’s best talent.
