South Carolina loses Maddy McDaniel, leaving roster changes for Dawn Staley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
South Carolina women's basketball has lost junior point guard Maddy McDaniel, who has withdrawn from school, reducing the team's roster to 14 players. Coach Dawn Staley must now consider options for the upcoming season, including potential new players or utilizing existing talent. The NCAA's recent rule change on eligibility could provide opportunities to add a player midseason, an approach Staley has successfully employed before. Despite the roster reduction, South Carolina’s recruiting class remains strong, and the team may rely on current players to step up in McDaniel's absence.
- •Maddy McDaniel has withdrawn from South Carolina.
- •The roster is now at 14 players, one short of the maximum.
- •NCAA's new eligibility rules may allow for midseason additions.
- •Dawn Staley is considering both current players and new recruits.
- •South Carolina has a strong recruiting class for the upcoming season.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Does Dawn Staley need to add player with Maddy McDaniel gone, and what are her options?
"South Carolina women's basketball thought it had all 15 players ready for the season but Maddy McDaniel is gone, leaving options for Dawn Staley.
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