Brooke Quarles Daniels joins South Carolina following court eligibility ruling

Michigan guard Brooke Quarles Daniels transferred to South Carolina on August 28 after a court injunction granted 73 college athletes extra eligibility. The ruling stems from a California lawsuit that challenged the NCAA’s five-year continuous eligibility rule. Quarles Daniels, a standout defender and senior veteran, entered the transfer portal on August 18 following the court decision. Her addition fills a scholarship spot vacated by Maddy McDaniel, who withdrew from the program earlier in August. The move provides South Carolina with a defensive specialist as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Additional hearings regarding the eligibility case are scheduled for September 29 and December 3, which could impact the status of the affected athletes.

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