Numerous players with ties to South Carolina on teams in the NCAA women's tournament
The NCAA Tournament begins on Wednesday with the First Four. There are numerous players who hail from South Carolina including three from the defen...
The NCAA Tournament begins on Wednesday with the First Four. There are numerous players who hail from South Carolina including three from the defending national champion South Carolina Gamecocks, on the 68 teams who made the field. Here's who they are: Talaysia Cooper, freshman, South Carolina - The 6-foot forward is from Turbeville. She was a 3-time Player of the Year in South Carolina (twice in 1A and once in 2A) at East Calrendon and was the 2021 Gatorade State Player of the Year Olivia Thompson, senior, South Carolina - The 5-foot-8 guard is a Lexington native and was the 2019 5A Player of the Year at Lexington High.