South Carolina sophomore continues to cement her place among the elite players in women’s college basketball. On Monday, The Sporting News named Edwards to its All-America Second Team, marking the fourth major outlet to recognize the Gamecocks’ leading scorer with the honor this season.
The recognition places Edwards alongside the sport’s top names and further underscores the impact she has had in just her second year with . She had already earned All-America nods from , , and , a rare level of consensus for a sophomore still developing her full game.
A Sophomore Driving South Carolina’s Offense
Edwards’ selection reflects a season defined by consistent scoring efficiency and high-level production in one of the toughest conferences in the country. She also stands as a finalist for the , given annually to the nation’s best power forward.
The sophomore was also named All-SEC First Team for the second straight year in the , reinforcing her status as one of the league’s most reliable offensive weapons.
Her numbers tell the story of that impact. Edwards ranks fourth in the SEC and 22nd nationally in scoring, averaging 19.6 points per game. Her .587 field-goal percentage places her among the top 15 in the country, highlighting not just volume scoring but remarkable efficiency.
Perhaps even more telling is her consistency. Edwards has produced 19 games with 20 or more points, a figure that ranks fifth in single-season program history. Her 667 total points already sit seventh on South Carolina’s all-time single-season list, placing her among the most productive offensive seasons the program has ever seen.
Production That Holds Up Against Elite Competition
While Edwards’ numbers are impressive across the board, her performance against top competition reveals her true value to the Gamecocks.
Against ranked opponents, she averages 16.5 points and 6.6 rebounds, proving she can still produce when defensive attention intensifies and games become more physical.
Her strong postseason showing in the further reinforced that reputation. Edwards earned All-Tournament Team honors after leading South Carolina with 17.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during the event.
That ability to carry a scoring load while maintaining efficiency has made her a cornerstone of South Carolina’s offense and a key figure in the team’s national championship aspirations.
March Madness Awaits
Now Edwards’ focus shifts to the postseason.
No. 4-ranked South Carolina will begin its run on March 21 at . The Gamecocks will face the winner of the First Four matchup between and , with tipoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on ABC.
For South Carolina, Edwards’ continued emergence could be one of the defining factors in the tournament. For Edwards herself, the All-America recognition signals something equally significant: she is no longer simply a promising young star — she is already performing at an elite national level.
2026 Sporting News All-America Teams (Highlights)
First Team
- – UCLA
- – Vanderbilt
- – Texas
- – Notre Dame
- – UConn
Second Team
- – Iowa State
- – South Carolina
- – UConn
- – Ole Miss
- – TCU
Third Team
- – LSU
- – Ohio State
- – Michigan
- – Oklahoma
