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South Carolina's Alicia Tournebize dunks to prepare for March Madness debut
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COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball fans want a lot of things to happen during this year's Women's NCAA Tournament .
In addition to the Gamecocks making a sixth straight Final Four and winning a fourth national championship, fans want to see a dunk from Alicia Tournebize .
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Tournebize is 6-foot-7, playing in her first tournament with South Carolina after joining the team in January. She's an 18-year-old freshman from France, where she played professionally before switching to the college level.
She's dunked before but not in a college game with South Carolina . In practice for March Madness on March 20, she went up for a one-handed dunk during a drill with ease.
Tournebize and the Gamecocks (31-3) are a No. 1 seed, hosting No. 16 seed Southern (20-13) in Colonial Life Arena on March 21 (1 p.m. ET, ABC) to start March Madness.
Fans immediately started replying to the video on social media, requesting that she dunk in a game.
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Tournebize's first game was Jan. 15 against Texas and her minutes have slowly increased as she's gotten more comfortable. In the SEC Tournament championship against the Longhorns, she had six points, seven rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Kiki Rice #1 of the UCLA Bruins and Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks battle for the ball during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Sarah Stier, Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks passes the ball against Sienna Betts #16 of the UCLA Bruins during the first quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
(Sarah Stier, Getty Images)
Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) defends against UCLA Bruins guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) in the first quarter during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Agot Makeer #44 and Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 78-52 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Donovyn Hunter #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs takes a shot over Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first quarter in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
(Thien-An Truong, Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Keziah Lofton #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners drives to the basket Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
(Thien-An Truong, Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks takes a shot against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
(Thien-An Truong, Getty Images)
Mar 23, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) shoots over USC Trojans forward Vivian Iwuchukwu (0) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) reacts to a foul call Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
(Alex Martin/Greenville News)
South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) grabs a rebound Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Texas Longhorns won 78-61.
(Alex Martin/Greenville News)
Feb 22, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecock forward Alicia Tournebize (31) grabs a rebound against the Mississippi Rebels in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Naomi Jones (31), South Carolina forward Alicia Tournebize (31) and South Carolina guard Ayla McDowell (24) dive for a loose ball at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
(Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)
Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina forward Alicia Tournebize (31) takes a shot over Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
(Gary Cosby Jr, Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)
Feb 8, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize celebrates a three point basket against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) shoots over Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Chandler Prater (5) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) reaches for the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 25: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks guards Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 25, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
(Jacob Kupferman, Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 18: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks drives to the basket in the third quarter against Patricia Sosa Lora #44 of the Coppin State Eagles at Physical Education Complex on January 18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
(Greg Fiume, Getty Images)
Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) battles for position with Texas Longhorns forward Teya Sidberry (32) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) battles for position against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) takes the court for the first time after joining the team from France in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 15: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks guards Breya Cunningham #25 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 15, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 11: Alicia Tournebize of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms ups before an NCAA women's basketball game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena on January 11, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
(Jeff Blake, Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)
Jan 4, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) sits on the bench before a game against the Florida Gators at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Kiki Rice #1 of the UCLA Bruins and Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks battle for the ball during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Kiki Rice #1 of the UCLA Bruins and Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks battle for the ball during the third quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks passes the ball against Sienna Betts #16 of the UCLA Bruins during the first quarter in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 05, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) defends against UCLA Bruins guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) in the first quarter during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Agot Makeer #44 and Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 78-52 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Donovyn Hunter #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs takes a shot over Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks brings the ball up the court against the TCU Horned Frogs during the first quarter in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 30, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Keziah Lofton #22 of the Oklahoma Sooners drives to the basket Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during the third quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks takes a shot against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Golden 1 Center on March 28, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thien-An Truong/Getty Images)
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Mar 23, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) shoots over USC Trojans forward Vivian Iwuchukwu (0) in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) reacts to a foul call Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
(Alex Martin/Greenville News)
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South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) grabs a rebound Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Texas Longhorns won 78-61.
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Feb 22, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecock forward Alicia Tournebize (31) grabs a rebound against the Mississippi Rebels in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Naomi Jones (31), South Carolina forward Alicia Tournebize (31) and South Carolina guard Ayla McDowell (24) dive for a loose ball at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Feb 19, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; South Carolina forward Alicia Tournebize (31) takes a shot over Alabama guard Jessica Timmons (23) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Feb 8, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize celebrates a three point basket against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) shoots over Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Chandler Prater (5) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Alicia Tournebize, South Carolina women's basketball 6-7 transfer from France who can dunk
Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) reaches for the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 25: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks guards Justine Pissott #13 of the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first half during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 25, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 18: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks drives to the basket in the third quarter against Patricia Sosa Lora #44 of the Coppin State Eagles at Physical Education Complex on January 18, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) battles for position with Texas Longhorns forward Teya Sidberry (32) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) battles for position against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) takes the court for the first time after joining the team from France in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 15: Alicia Tournebize #31 of the South Carolina Gamecocks guards Breya Cunningham #25 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half during their game at Colonial Life Arena on January 15, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
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Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 11: Alicia Tournebize of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms ups before an NCAA women's basketball game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena on January 11, 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Alicia Tournebize, South Carolina women's basketball 6-7 transfer from France who can dunk
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Alicia Tournebize, South Carolina women's basketball 6-7 transfer from France who can dunk
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Alicia Tournebize, South Carolina women's basketball 6-7 transfer from France who can dunk
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Alicia Tournebize, South Carolina women's basketball 6-7 transfer from France who can dunk
Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) practices before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Tournebize recently joined the team from France. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
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Jan 4, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Alicia Tournebize (31) sits on the bench before a game against the Florida Gators at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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She's averaging 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds, with her career-high nine against Oklahoma on Jan. 22.
"Ali is on an upward trajectory, it's taken the normal time. I actually think she's a little bit further along than we thought she would," South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. "Some of that is just throwing her out there. Some of that is just holding her out to see, to not put her in a situation where you're hurting her confidence.
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"But I think she's a pretty confident young lady although she's, as I say, a whole lot. You can see it in her play. She's unbothered out there. I think she's self-assured."
Where Alicia Tournebize dunk would rank in March Madness history
Tennessee 's Candace Parker was the first woman to dunk in a March Madness game, and the first to dunk twice in a tournament game. Brittney Griner holds the record for most dunks in the Women's NCAA Tournament with six, according to the NCAA record book.
In 2022, Stanford's Fran Belibi became just the third player in women's college history to dunk in March Madness.
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If Tournebize does dunk, she would be the fourth.
Ashlyn Watkins , who took this year off but is set to return for 2026-17, has dunked three times for South Carolina and is one of nine women to dunk in an NCAA game.
Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at LKesin@usatodayco.com . Follow her on X @Lulukesin and Bluesky @bylulukesin.bsky.social
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Alicia Tournebize dunks before first South Carolina March Madness game
