ICYMI: Two members from the Gamecocks women’s basketball team have been invited to attend the WNBA Draft in person and a third, (Bree Hall) is projected to be drafted somewhere in the later rounds. The draft will be held this Monday in New York City. Good luck ladies!!! Go Cocks .

ICYMI: Two members from the Gamecocks women’s basketball team have been invited to attend the WNBA Draft in person and a third, (Bree Hall) is projected to be drafted somewhere in the later rounds. The draft will be held this Monday in New York City. Good luck ladies!!! Go Cocks .

In a proud and exciting moment for South Carolina women’s basketball, two standout members of the Gamecocks program have received official invitations to attend the 2025 WNBA Draft in person — a clear testament to the team’s legacy of excellence under Coach Dawn Staley. Additionally, a third player, Bree Hall, is projected to hear her name called in the later rounds, capping off a tremendous chapter for one of the most dominant programs in college basketball. The draft is set to take place this Monday in New York City, and anticipation is running high.

Over the past few seasons, the Gamecocks have established themselves as a premier destination for elite talent. Under Coach Staley’s leadership, South Carolina has consistently developed players not only into NCAA champions, but also into professional-caliber athletes. The invitation of two players to attend the WNBA Draft in person speaks volumes about their hard work, talent, and readiness for the next level.

These invitations aren’t just symbolic — they typically indicate that the league expects the players to be selected early, likely in the first round. For any program, having multiple first-rounders is a significant badge of honor, but for the Gamecocks, it’s becoming a tradition. In recent years, players like A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Zia Cooke have continued the Gamecock legacy in the pros. Now, it’s time for the next generation to step into the spotlight.

While the two invitees will enjoy the bright lights and national attention of draft night, Bree Hall’s story is just as meaningful. Hall, known for her clutch shooting and steady leadership throughout her time in Columbia, has been a consistent contributor on both ends of the court. Though she may not be in the green room in New York, Hall’s value hasn’t gone unnoticed by scouts and analysts — she’s projected to go in the later rounds, and wherever she lands, she’ll bring grit, poise, and an elite basketball IQ to her new team.

This moment is not just about individual success — it’s a celebration of the Gamecocks program as a whole. Each player stepping into the WNBA represents the culture, mentorship, and championship pedigree that Dawn Staley has cultivated in Columbia. It also serves as a powerful recruiting message to future stars: if you want to get to the next level, South Carolina is a place where dreams are not only nurtured, but realized.

As the WNBA Draft approaches, the entire Gamecock Nation will be watching with pride. It’s a bittersweet moment — saying goodbye to beloved players who have left it all on the court — but also a joyful one, knowing their next chapter is just beginning.

Good luck, ladies. Go out there and make your mark. Gamecock Nation is behind you all the way.
Go Cocks!