The Story Behind Dawn Staley’s Beaded Necklaces — And Why They Mean Everything

Dawn Staley is known for turning the sideline into a runway. Gucci tracksuits, Louis Vuitton graphics, Balenciaga — her designer…

Kim Mulkey Isn’t Going Anywhere — And That Means the Rivalry With Dawn Staley Rolls On

Don’t write Kim Mulkey’s obituary just yet. Following LSU’s heartbreaking 87-85 Sweet 16 loss to Duke — sealed by Ashlon…

YOUR GUIDE: What to know before Gamecocks’ third round matchup vs. Oklahoma

COLUMBIA, S.C. — When South Carolina and Oklahoma meet Saturday night in Sacramento, the stakes couldn’t be higher — but…

Coming Home: How Wendale Farrow’s Journey Shaped South Carolina’s Coaching Staff

When the NCAA Tournament bracket placed South Carolina in the Sacramento region, most people associated with the program groaned at…

Not Revenge. Not Emotion. Just Basketball — How South Carolina Is Approaching the Oklahoma Rematch

Dawn Staley has won three national championships by controlling what her team thinks about. Against Oklahoma, that discipline may matter…

“Who Can Guard Tessa?” — How Kim Mulkey Accidentally Created the Most Powerful Slogan in Women’s College Basketball

It was meant to be a halftime instruction to her own players. Instead, Kim Mulkey handed Tessa Johnson something no…

The Battle in the Paint: Why the Okot vs. Beers Matchup Will Decide South Carolina’s Sweet 16 Fate

In January, it wasn’t a contest. Raegan Beers dominated. Madina Okot disappeared. Two months later, one of them has transformed…

Survive and Advance: Why South Carolina’s Mindset — Not Revenge — Is What Makes Them Dangerous Against Oklahoma

The Gamecocks lost to the Sooners in January. They haven’t forgotten. But the way Dawn Staley’s program has processed that…

The Price of a Dynasty: Why South Carolina Women’s Basketball Loses Millions — And Why That Actually Makes Sense

The most successful program in South Carolina athletics history operates at a $6 million annual deficit. Understanding why that number…