Aliyah Boston’s Short but Powerful Response to South Carolina Star’s Epic Performance

Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston, who entered the WNBA as the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, is no stranger to dominating the court. Before her pro debut, Boston led South Carolina to an NCAA title in 2022 and was named Most Outstanding Player. It’s not out of the question that in a few years, we might see her jersey retired by the Gamecocks.

But now, there’s a new star rising at South Carolina: Chloe Kitts. She’s been instrumental in powering the Gamecocks to a 26-3 record this season, with a dominant 14-1 performance in the SEC. South Carolina’s most recent victory came on Thursday when they defeated Ole Miss, 75-59.

Kitts delivered a show-stopping performance, finishing with a triple-double of 16 points, 13 rebounds, and a career-high 10 assists. She also recorded a personal best with four steals. In fact, she became the first South Carolina player to achieve a triple-double since Boston did it in 2021.

Aliyah Boston, always proud of her teammates, shared the achievement on her Instagram story, with a simple but telling two-word response: “True swag.”

For context, Boston herself pulled off a memorable triple-double during South Carolina’s win over Georgia in January 2021, posting 16 points, 11 rebounds, and an astonishing 10 blocks. That marked her second triple-double after becoming the first freshman in Gamecocks history to notch one. Over her four-year career, Boston amassed an impressive list of accolades, including three SEC championships, two SEC Tournament MVPs, two SEC Player of the Year titles, and four SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Meanwhile, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley praised the 20-year-old Kitts after her standout performance. Staley described it as “the hard way,” highlighting Kitts’ playmaking, determination, and willpower. As Staley put it, “It was Chloe Kitts.”

Looking ahead, No. 6 South Carolina will face off against No. 15 Kentucky this Sunday.

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Kyle Kennard Discusses How South Carolina Prepared Him for the NFL

The highly anticipated NFL Scouting Combine has officially kicked off, marking the biggest pre-draft event of the offseason. Before taking part in individual drills on the field, players have the opportunity to speak with the media, as was the case with former South Carolina Gamecock Kyle Kennard.

Kennard, who transferred from Georgia Tech to South Carolina as part of the 2024 transfer class, had a standout year in the garnet and black. While his on-field performance has certainly contributed to his rise as a top prospect, Kennard shared with the media just how much the Gamecocks program has helped him off the field.

“They kind of helped me with the seriousness of it,” Kennard explained. “They helped me get my mind orchestrated. They helped me with communications with the media and other things that you need to be ready for at this stage.”

As players like Kennard prepare for the upcoming draft in April, they will go through a series of team and media interviews. The development of their communication skills and professional media training plays a significant role in boosting their draft prospects.

The reigning Nagurski Trophy winner is expected to be picked within the first two rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft.