Overview
- Edwards, a top-five 2026 recruit, announced her pledge to South Carolina on Thursday after confirming the decision to ESPN.
- She had signed with Tennessee but sought a release in early April following heavy roster turnover, then visited South Carolina, Texas and Louisville while weighing a return to Knoxville, her mother said.
- Edwards said South Carolina “felt like home,” pointing to the staff’s belief in her, as the Gamecocks’ recent Final Four run and track record with WNBA-caliber bigs shaped the appeal.
- Her commitment strengthens the Gamecocks’ 2026 class, with 247Sports placing South Carolina sixth after the addition as she joins fellow five-star Jerzy Robinson.
- The 6-foot-3 McDonald’s All-American from Tacoma is known for viral dunk highlights and an Adidas shoe deal, adding a high-profile frontcourt piece to an already deep roster.