South Carolina Women’s Basketball has officially welcomed Wendale Farrow as its newest assistant coach, stepping in to replace Winston Gandy, who departed for Grand Canyon University.
“We struck gold in bringing Wendale into our Gamecock family,” said Dawn Staley in a statement. “He is an accomplished young coach who has been part of every aspect of successful programs, and that journey has made him a seasoned, complete coach—from Xs and Os to player development to recruiting to community service. We’re excited to see the huge impact he will make on our team and Columbia.”
Farrow arrives with more than a decade of coaching experience, highlighted by six NCAA Tournament appearances, two Elite Eight runs, a Big Ten Regular-Season Championship, a Pac-12 Tournament title, and a hand in developing eight WNBA Draft picks.
His most recent role was a four-year stint at USC (University of Southern California). Before that, he spent five seasons at Cal (University of California, Berkeley), helping the Golden Bears earn three 20-win seasons and three NCAA Tournament berths. Farrow also had a brief coaching run at Vanderbilt in the 2015-16 season.
His basketball journey began as a player at American River Junior College, later transferring to Eastern Michigan University, where he not only finished his playing career but also completed a master’s degree in educational leadership while serving as a graduate mentor.
Known for his strong recruiting abilities and well-rounded experience, Farrow now joins a battle-tested South Carolina coaching staff ready to build on its tradition of excellence.
