Another great week for Gamecock fans! South Carolina has kicked off their 2025-26 NCAA season with back-to-back wins over the Grand Canyon Lopes and the Bowling Green Falcons, with an average score difference of a whopping 53.5. But just as Dawn Staley’s squad keeps rolling on the court, another major off-court victory is making the headlines.

The Gamecocks have landed Kaeli Wynn, the No. 17 prospect in ESPN’s SC Next 100 Class of 2026. The 6’2” forward out of Mater Dei High School (CA) has committed to play under the guidance of Staley over Stanford. Her commitment adds yet another elite piece to South Carolina’s future core.

“I chose South Carolina because of Coach Staley’s leadership, the program’s championship culture, and the energy of Gamecock Nation that made Columbia feel like home,” Wynn said during an interview. “I’m looking forward to competing at the highest level and helping the Gamecocks win more SEC and national championships.” While Wynn missed most of her last high school season due to dislocating her right knee in January, she was averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while shooting 33% from beyond the arc in 2024.

In South Carolina, Wynn will join Kelsi Andrews, the No. 18 overall prospect and No. 4 post player, who announced her commitment a month ago, stating, “South Carolina just felt right.” Andrews also chose Staley’s program over a long list of top schools, including Virginia, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi State, Baylor, Tennessee, Notre Dame, and Ohio State.

With Kaeli Wynn and Andrews set to arrive in Columbia in 2026, South Carolina’s future looks bright. Their addition to the team would surely make the already dangerous team, with Tessa Johnson, Joyce Edwards, and many more, a force to be reckoned with in 2026.

Gamecocks firing on all cylinders in the 2025-26 season

The No. 2-ranked squad looks every bit the powerhouse they were expected to be. In their most recent matchup against Bowling Green, Staley’s Gamecocks delivered a jaw-dropping 114–47 victory, marking it as their second straight blowout of the season. Freshman Joyce Edwards led the charge with a game-high 24 points, while veterans Raven Johnson and Madina Okot both recorded double-doubles to complete the dominant performance.

While Edwards stole the spotlight against the Falcons, it’s Ta’Niya Latson who’s been setting the pace overall, averaging a team-best 18.5 points per game to start the season. Even the youngest members of the roster are stepping up early, as Freshmen guards Agot Makeer and Ayla McDowell both delivered 23 points together.

With this under their belt, the South Carolina Gamecocks will be facing the Clemson Tigers in their next game on November 11th. However, the most-awaited game by the fans will be the next one, when they lock horns with the No. 8-ranked USC Trojans, featuring JuJu Watkins, who is currently averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.