South Carolina Women’s Basketball Alum Earns WNBL All-Pro Honors

We celebrate the remarkable performance of South Carolina women’s basketball alum Laeticia Amihere, who chose to play in Australia’s WNBL (Women’s National Basketball League) this winter, instead of competing in the WNBA alongside several fellow Gamecock alumni. This decision proved to be a game-changer for Amihere, offering her the perfect opportunity to fine-tune her skills ahead of her third WNBA season.

Amihere’s time with the Perth Lynx didn’t just provide valuable experience — it also solidified her place as one of the league’s top performers. Her efforts earned her first-team All-WNBL honors, a well-deserved recognition. On the court, she averaged 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.6 blocks per game, making a significant impact. Her scoring ranked seventh in the league, while her shot-blocking was third overall, and she ranked tenth in steals. Additionally, Amihere’s impressive field goal percentage placed her third among qualifying players. It’s clear she was one of the most versatile defenders in the league.

Looking ahead, Amihere is set to join the Golden State Valkyries for her first season in May, after the expansion franchise signed her in the offseason. Her journey in the WNBA began with the Atlanta Dream, where she played the first two years of her professional career.

During her time at South Carolina, Amihere was known for her versatility, excelling in various roles across the floor. Though she primarily came off the bench, she also logged several starts. Beyond her on-court success, Amihere was an academic and community leader, earning a spot on three SEC Academic Honor Rolls and three SEC Community Service Teams. She also served as the SEC Women’s Basketball Leadership Council Chair during the 2021-2022 season. One of her most notable achievements was setting the all-time USC record for blocks in an NCAA Tournament game, with an impressive nine blocks against Texas in the 2020-2021 NCAA Tournament.

Amihere’s time at South Carolina was marked by incredible team success, with the Gamecocks winning three SEC regular season championships, three SEC Tournament titles, and the prestigious NCAA Tournament National Championship during her tenure.

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‘Zyon Guiles’ Chooses South Carolina, Boosting Gamecocks’ 2026 Recruiting Class

Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks have just landed a key commitment for their 2026 recruiting class with the addition of Zyon Guiles, a four-star offensive lineman. Guiles made his decision official last Tuesday, pledging his future to the Gamecocks.

Ranked as the 157th best player in the nation, the 14th best offensive tackle, and the third best player in South Carolina, Guiles is a significant pickup for the program. His commitment comes after heavy interest from top programs like Auburn, Clemson, Florida, and Georgia. However, with his official pledge now in place, it’s possible that his previously scheduled official visits to those schools will be called off.

Guiles becomes the second offensive lineman to commit to South Carolina for the 2026 class, bolstering the Gamecocks’ depth at a crucial position. With Guiles on board, Coach Beamer will now turn his attention to further enhancing the offensive line through this recruiting cycle.

As South Carolina continues to add high-caliber talent, the future of the program at Williams-Brice Stadium is looking more promising with each passing day.