𝘿𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙨 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙞𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙖 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮’𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙎𝙐 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚: ‘𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙖𝙨 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡”…
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has publicly addressed MiLaysia Fulwiley’s unexpected transfer to LSU, ending weeks of speculation with a powerful statement that suggests the move was driven by forces beyond the hardwood.
In her first comments since the news broke, Staley didn’t mince words: “This was NEVER about basketball,” she said, emphasizing that Fulwiley’s decision to leave the Gamecocks wasn’t rooted in on-court issues.
Fulwiley, a former five-star recruit and fan favorite at South Carolina, stunned the college basketball world when she announced her move to rival LSU earlier this month. The sophomore guard had shown flashes of brilliance in her debut season and was expected to take on a larger role in Columbia.
Staley’s remarks hint at a more complex situation behind the scenes, possibly involving personal, cultural, or NIL-related factors. While she refrained from criticizing Fulwiley directly, her tone made clear that the departure struck an emotional chord.
“We poured into MiLaysia like we do with all our players—with love, discipline, and vision. Sometimes, that’s not what everyone’s looking for,” Staley said. “But I wish her nothing but success—on and off the court.”
The transfer has added new fuel to the rivalry between LSU and South Carolina, already one of the most heated matchups in women’s college basketball. LSU head coach Kim Mulkey has yet to publicly comment on the acquisition, but the Tigers are expected to make Fulwiley a centerpiece of their roster next season.
As the dust settles, Staley’s message is clear: South Carolina remains committed to its culture of development, even when it means parting ways with star talent….Read more 👇👇👇
