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South Carolina women's basketball enters the season with high expectations after five straight Final Four appearances.

The team will be without starting forward Chloe Kitts, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Key additions include transfer guard Ta'Niya Latson from Florida State and 6-foot-6 center Madina Okot from Mississippi State.

The Gamecocks face a tough schedule, including matchups against Southern Cal, Duke, Texas, UCLA, and LSU.

Postseason success may depend on the team's ability to stay healthy and overcome a lack of depth.

COLUMBIA — Three national championship game appearances in the last four seasons and five straight Final Fours mean the bar is high for South Carolina women's basketball in the 2025-26 season.

Coach Dawn Staley is beginni

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