Gamecocks in the WNBA: Career Highs, Breakout Moments & Rising Stars
From jaw-dropping performances to milestone moments, former South Carolina Gamecocks continue to leave their mark on the WNBA. Here’s your latest update on how Dawn Staley’s stars are lighting up the league.
🔥 Atlanta Dream (8–3)
Allisha Gray is putting the league on notice. After dropping a career-high 32 points on Sunday, she now holds the top three scoring performances of her WNBA career—all this season. Averaging 21.0 points per game, Gray ranks second in league scoring and third in made three-pointers. MVP talks? She’s in the conversation.
Last Week Highlights
- 🆚 Indiana: 23 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast
- 🆚 Chicago: 15 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast
- 🆚 Washington: 32 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast, 3 stl
Te-Hina Paopao made a loud statement after nearly slipping out of the rotation. Seizing her chance, the rookie exploded with 16 points and five assists, both career-bests. Shooting 45.5% from deep, Paopao is building momentum fast.
Last Week Highlights
- 🆚 Indiana: 3 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast (7 mins)
- 🆚 Chicago: 0 pts (5 mins)
- 🆚 Washington: 16 pts, 5 ast, 1 reb, 4–6 3PT (17 mins)
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 @ New York (7PM ET)
- June 20 vs Washington (7:30PM ET)
- June 22 vs Chicago (3PM ET)
💪 Chicago Sky (3–7)
Kamilla Cardoso continues to rise. With a team-high 15 points against Atlanta, she’s becoming more consistent, averaging 10.9 ppg and 6.8 rpg across 10 starts.
Last Week Highlights
- @ New York: 8 pts, 9 reb
- @ Atlanta: 15 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast, 2 blk
- @ Connecticut: 10 pts, 7 reb
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 vs Washington (8PM ET)
- June 21 vs Phoenix (1PM ET)
- June 22 @ Atlanta (3PM ET)
😔 Dallas Wings (1–11)
Tyasha Harris is out for the season after knee surgery on June 10. She had been averaging 4.6 points and 2.6 assists before her injury.
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 vs Golden State (8PM ET)
- June 20 @ Connecticut (7:30PM ET)
- June 22 @ Washington (3PM ET)
✨ Golden State Valkyries (5–5)
Laeticia Amihere was signed on June 8 and debuted a few days later. She played 15 minutes against Seattle and scored her first points as a Valkyrie—an encouraging start.
Last Week Highlights
- vs Seattle: 2 pts, 1 reb (15 mins)
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 @ Dallas (8PM ET)
- June 19 vs Indiana (10PM ET)
- June 22 vs Connecticut (8:30PM ET)
👑 Indiana Fever (5–5)
Aliyah Boston had a tough shooting week, dropping five percentage points off her field goal percentage—but she still leads the WNBA at 60.8% FG. Boston remains a playmaker, ranking top 20 in assists and averaging 13.9 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 4.1 apg.
Last Week Highlights
- @ Atlanta: 7 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast
- vs New York: 10 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 vs Connecticut (7PM ET)
- June 19 @ Golden State (10PM ET)
- June 22 @ Las Vegas (3PM ET)
🃏 Las Vegas Aces (5–5)
Tiffany Mitchell got her first start of the season in place of the injured Wilson. She’s averaging 3.4 points in 13.6 minutes off the bench.
A’ja Wilson, meanwhile, is navigating a frustrating season. After suffering a facial injury, she entered concussion protocol and missed two games. Despite that, she’s still averaging 20.9 ppg, 9.6 rpg, and 2.6 blocks.
Wilson Last Game
- vs LA: 13 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast, 4 blk
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 @ Minnesota (8PM ET)
- June 20 vs Seattle (10PM ET)
- June 22 vs Indiana (3PM ET)
🌟 Los Angeles Sparks (4–8)
Sania Feagin made a moment count—she scored the first basket of her WNBA career against Minnesota, converting a transition layup off a Shey Peddy assist.
Last Week Highlights
- @ Minnesota: 2 pts, 1 reb (3 mins)
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 vs Seattle (10PM ET)
- June 21 @ Minnesota (8PM ET)
💥 Seattle Storm (6–5)
Zia Cooke saw limited minutes last week but contributed a steal in a massive win over then-undefeated Minnesota.
Last Week Highlights
- vs Minnesota: Steal (4 mins)
- @ Golden State: Assist (5 mins)
📅 Upcoming
- June 17 @ Los Angeles (10PM ET)
- June 20 @ Las Vegas (10PM ET)
- June 22 vs New York (7PM ET)
Whether it’s career nights or first points, Gamecock alumni are showing out across the league—and reminding everyone where elite talent is born. Stay tuned every week for more Gamecock WNBA action!
