Sania Feagin is stepping into her rookie season with the Los Angeles Sparks carrying a quiet determination, shaped by years of patience and hard work at South Carolina. In an exclusive conversation with ClutchPoints, the second-round draft pick opened up about her transition to the WNBA, her mindset, and her evolving game.
After playing a supporting role in her first three seasons with the Gamecocks, Feagin had a breakout senior year in 2024-25—starting all 39 games and becoming a key piece of Dawn Staley’s dominant squad. Her perseverance and work ethic didn’t go unnoticed. Following her selection by the Sparks, head coach Lynne Roberts emphasized what made Feagin stand out.
“I think in today’s day and age, to have a player like her in a program like that stay all four years, when she’s kind of had to wait her turn, I think speaks volumes to her work ethic and to her character,” said Roberts in her post-draft comments. “And those are the things we want in our franchise. We want players that are willing to put in the work and improve.”
Now embracing her opportunity in the WNBA, Feagin reflects on her college journey and how it built the foundation for this next chapter.
“I can say that the experience was hard, but you have to push through and you have to stay mentally strong,” Feagin told ClutchPoints. “It did help me when it comes to the league because I trusted myself, I trusted my coaches and the people I was around… Waiting my turn and being able to get drafted and be here.”
A New Role with the Sparks
As Coach Roberts transitions the Sparks into an up-tempo, versatile team, Feagin is adapting her game to fit. Traditionally a back-to-the-basket center at South Carolina, Feagin is now working to expand her offensive range, including adding the three-point shot to her arsenal—something she rarely attempted in college.
Despite the learning curve, Roberts has encouraged Feagin to lean into what makes her effective.
“Just continue to be myself. Continue being a threat—a pass threat, someone who talks to their teammates, an offensive threat and a rebounder,” Feagin explained. “I’m trying to show more of my consistency… being a hard worker and shooting the three-ball more.”
Still, the road to a final roster spot is uncertain. The Sparks have already trimmed their training camp squad from 18 to 16 players and need to make four more cuts to reach the WNBA maximum of 12. With limited time to prove herself, Feagin knows she has to make every moment count.
In her preseason debut, an 83-82 win over the Golden State Valkyries, Feagin logged eight minutes, scoring three points and registering one assist. She went 3-of-4 from the free-throw line and focused on making smart plays with limited touches.
Her ability to read defenses and pass from the post could be an asset in a league increasingly valuing versatile bigs. Defensively, she brings size, timing, and instincts that allow her to block shots, contest around the rim, and shut down driving lanes.
“It’s really just remembering everything I learned the day before,” Feagin said. “Just coming in, staying myself, being myself and just continuing to play hard. Give it my all because nothing is promised.”
Stats and Mindset
In her final college season, Feagin averaged a career-best 8.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game, while shooting an efficient 60.1% from the field and nearly 80% from the free-throw line. Those numbers reflect her growth and readiness to take the next step.
As the final stretch of training camp approaches, Feagin’s goal is simple: to be true to herself while continuing to grow.
“Just staying true to myself. Being the versatile big, working on my shot outside of practice, working on my shot like no one is watching,” she said. “Just being confident in myself and understanding that I can do anything I put my mind to.”
With a clear sense of purpose and a deep well of resilience, Sania Feagin is embracing the challenge of carving out her place in the WNBA—one determined step at a time.
