Top Recruits Visit South Carolina Women's Basketball

Texas transfer Jordan Lee and 5-star Oliviyah Edwards tour Dawn Staley's program

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:14pm

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Two top women's basketball recruits, Texas transfer Jordan Lee and 5-star prospect Oliviyah Edwards, are visiting the University of South Carolina and coach Dawn Staley's program, according to a source familiar with the visits.

Why it matters

Securing commitments from elite recruits like Lee and Edwards would be a major boost for Staley's Gamecocks as they look to maintain their status as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country. Landing these players could also help South Carolina continue its recent run of success, which includes a national championship in 2022.

The details

Jordan Lee, a transfer from the University of Texas, and Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2026, are both on campus in Columbia visiting the South Carolina women's basketball team and coaching staff led by head coach Dawn Staley. The visits were confirmed by a source who requested anonymity.

  • The visits are taking place this week.

The players

Jordan Lee

A transfer from the University of Texas who is visiting the South Carolina women's basketball program.

Oliviyah Edwards

The No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2026 who is visiting the South Carolina women's basketball program.

Dawn Staley

The head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team, which is hosting the visits of Lee and Edwards.

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What’s next

If Lee and Edwards both commit to South Carolina, it would give the Gamecocks' roster a major talent boost as they look to compete for another national championship.

The takeaway

Securing commitments from elite recruits like Lee and Edwards would be a major coup for Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women's basketball program as they aim to maintain their status as one of the top teams in the country.