After more than a year away from the hardwood, Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins officially returned to the court for South Carolina women’s basketball.

Had Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins not suffered ACL injuries, both South Carolina stars could already be playing in the WNBA by now. Instead, the two Gamecocks spent months working their way back from injuries, having both sat out the entire 2025/26 season.

South Carolina is down two key frontcourt players as it begins the NCAA Tournament.