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South Carolina Stars Raven Johnson and Ta'Niya Latson Reunite on Court
The former high school teammates are now playing together at the college level.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:16pm
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The reunion of two star players who previously dominated high school basketball together now brings their chemistry to the college court.Today in SacramentoSouth Carolina women's basketball stars Raven Johnson and Ta'Niya Latson have reunited on the court after previously playing together in high school. Latson, a transfer in her first season with the Gamecocks, previously played with Johnson, who is in her fifth year at South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley.
Why it matters
The reunion of Johnson and Latson, two of the top players in women's college basketball, is an exciting development for the Gamecocks as they aim to defend their national championship. Their chemistry and familiarity from playing together in high school could give South Carolina a significant boost on the court.
The details
Latson entered the transfer portal after playing her first two college seasons at Florida State. She decided to join Johnson and the Gamecocks, reuniting the former high school teammates. In a previous matchup, the two stars went head-to-head in a high-scoring game, with Latson scoring 25 points and Johnson scoring 26.
- Latson is in her first season with the Gamecocks after transferring from Florida State.
- Johnson is in her fifth year at South Carolina under coach Dawn Staley.
The players
Raven Johnson
A point guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, now in her fifth year playing for coach Dawn Staley.
Ta'Niya Latson
A guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, in her first season with the team after transferring from Florida State.
Dawn Staley
The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team, who has led the team to multiple NCAA tournament appearances and a national championship.
The takeaway
The reunion of Johnson and Latson, two of the top players in women's college basketball, is an exciting development for the South Carolina Gamecocks as they look to build on their recent national championship success. Their chemistry and familiarity from playing together in high school could give the Gamecocks a significant advantage on the court this season.
