Women's college basketball never fails to disappoint, with marquee matchups way before March Madness begins.The most anticipated early season game is a Nov.

Dawn Staley and South Carolina once again reign above the rest of the pack.

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.

Banks is rated by Rivals as the No. 4 player nationally and the top combination guard.

Top 2027 recruit Jordyn Palmer has committed to South Carolina. The 6-1 wing from Oxford (PA) Westtown School chose the Gamecocks over Ohio State, UCLA and Penn State. "I just think they're a great school," Palmer previously told Rivals. "Watching them on TV, they seem like a good program, and I'm trying to go on […]