South Carolina women's basketball starts summer practices for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
South Carolina women's basketball, led by coach Dawn Staley, began summer practices on June 22 at Carolina Coliseum. The program shared photos and an update on social media, confirming the return of players including Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards, as well as transfers and newcomers. Changes to NCAA rules now allow for more flexibility in skill-related instruction during the summer. The Gamecocks will open their season against Maryland on November 2 in Paris.
- •Practices began on June 22, 2026.
- •Players returning include Tessa Johnson and Joyce Edwards.
- •NCAA rule changes allow for more skill instruction time.
- •The season opener is scheduled against Maryland on November 2.
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina women's basketball back on campus, begins summer practices
"South Carolina women's basketball and coach Dawn Staley started summer practices on June 22, according to the program's social media accounts.
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