South Carolina adds two French players to women’s basketball roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley announced the addition of 6-1 shooting guard Justine Loubens to the 2026-27 roster, joining 6-7 forward Alicia Tournebize. Loubens, a former professional player from La Roche Vendée Basket Club, offers a unique skill set shaped by her experience in France. With a loaded roster of 15 players, Loubens competes for playing time alongside other notable recruits and returning players. Tournebize aims to improve her strength and decision-making in her second season after helping the team reach the Final Four last year.
- •Dawn Staley adds Justine Loubens to join Alicia Tournebize.
- •Loubens brings experience from French professional basketball.
- •South Carolina's roster now features 15 players for 2026-27.
- •Loubens and Tournebize adapt to roles typically not on-ball.
- •Tournebize aims for growth in her second season with the team.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — The rare skill Dawn Staley's 2 French players bring to South Carolina roster
"South Carolina women's basketball has a loaded roster of 15 in 2026-27 but its 2 French players bring a different mindset, which is key to thrive.
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