Dawn Staley’s New Gamecock: Kaeli Wynn’s Big Arrival
South Carolina women’s basketball secures its second top-20 commit for the 2026 class as small forward Kaeli Wynn from Mater Dei High School pledges to join Dawn Staley. Standing 6-foot-2, Wynn brings versatile scoring, rebounding and ball-handling skills despite a recent knee injury. She’ll pair with existing commit Kelsi Andrews to bolster a forward-heavy recruiting haul. Scouts laud her all-around game, noting her jump shot, hustle on boards and ability to take over when teammates are sidelined.
It seems Dawn Staley has discovered the real Fountain of Youth—only it’s filled with basketballs and recruiting offers. Word is she’s recruiting so effectively she now holds the university’s diploma in “How to Win a National Championship Before Breakfast.” Seriously, at this point even Kaeli’s shower thought might be: “Why not play for South Carolina?”
Jumbo Recruit: Gamecocks Grapple for 6’9″ Joshua Sam-Epelle
South Carolina football enters the top-10 sweepstakes for four-star offensive tackle Joshua Sam-Epelle. At 6-9 and 340 pounds, Sam-Epelle is one of the nation’s highest-ranked 2027 linemen. Gamecocks join heavyweights such as Georgia, Miami, Ohio State and Alabama in vying for his commitment. With no signees yet in the 2027 class, South Carolina aims to upgrade its offensive line and climb recruiting rankings before early and regular signing days next winter.
Nothing says “we mean business” like offering a scholarship to a high schooler who can bench press your entire roster. South Carolina’s strategy apparently involves collecting hulking giants until they form an impenetrable wall that even medieval armies would avoid. Meanwhile, recruits might wonder if they’re signing up for football or an experiment in human Jenga.
LaNorris Sellers: Rough Season, Still NFL’s Hottest QB
Despite a down year in 2025, South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers remains ranked among Dane Brugler’s top-20 NFL draft prospects. Through nine games he’s completed 61.7% of his passes for seven touchdowns, added 158 rushing yards and three scores on the ground. Scouts praise his dual-threat explosiveness and mechanical precision when protected, while questions linger about consistency and potential return to college or transfer destination.
You’d think a QB with his running skills would be moonlighting as an obstacle-course champion. But no, Sellers insists on playing football, delivering highlight reels even when his team forgets how to block. NFL scouts are reportedly petitioning for him to run the combine’s 40-yard dash in cleats and a cape—because let’s face it, it’s a superpower.
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