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South Carolina women's basketball guard Maddy McDaniel has been suspended for an undisclosed reason.

Coach Dawn Staley stated McDaniel's return to the team is "on her" and she is unlikely to play in the next game.

The suspension shortens the Gamecocks' bench to nine available players for the season.

COLUMBIA — South Carolina women's basketball sophomore guard Maddy McDaniel has been suspended and coach Dawn Staley said it's "on her" in terms of when she returns.

McDaniel did not play in the No. 2 Gamecocks' 65-37 win over Clemson on Nov. 11.

When asked if McDaniel will play for South Carolina (3-0) against Southern Cal on Nov. 15 (9 p.m. ET, FOX), Staley said "I doubt it," before she was asked if she will return this season.

"That's on her," Staley said

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