Alicia Tournebize suffers finger injury during French practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Alicia Tournebize, a forward for South Carolina, sustained a finger injury during practice with the French women's basketball national team on August 22. The team reported that Tournebize will be sidelined for several weeks, affecting her preparation for the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin from September 4-13. Tournebize, who joined South Carolina's roster in January, played in 20 games last season, averaging 4.0 points and 3.4 rebounds. The Gamecocks will begin their preseason practice in late September, with an exhibition game scheduled against College of Charleston on September 27.
- •Tournebize injured her finger during a national team practice.
- •She will miss several weeks of preparation.
- •The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is scheduled for September 4-13.
- •South Carolina begins preseason practice in late September.
- •The Gamecocks play an exhibition game against College of Charleston on September 27.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Alicia Tournebize injury update: South Carolina forward hurt during French team practice
"South Carolina forward Alicia Tournebize has suffered a finger injury and will miss several weeks, the French women's basketball national team said.
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