South Carolina's Latson Questionable, Tac Likely Out for SEC Tournament

Head coach Dawn Staley provides injury updates ahead of postseason play

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley gave updates on the status of two key players - starting point guard Ta'Niya Latson and reserve forward/center Adhel Tac - ahead of the SEC Tournament. Latson is dealing with an illness and her availability is uncertain, while Tac is unlikely to play due to a left lower-leg injury that has kept her out since February.

Why it matters

South Carolina is the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament and looking to win its fourth straight conference tournament title. The health of Latson and Tac will be crucial to the Gamecocks' chances of making a deep run in the postseason and potentially defending their national championship.

The details

Latson, who averages 14.6 points per game, was not seen at the end of practice on March 4, but Staley said she is "a little under the weather" and her status is uncertain for the SEC Tournament opener on March 6. Tac has been using a scooter to get around due to her left lower-leg injury and Staley said she will "probably not" play in the tournament, though the coach joked that Tac is an expert at driving her scooter by now.

  • South Carolina (29-2) is the No. 1 seed in the 2026 SEC Tournament, which begins on March 6.
  • The Gamecocks will play the winner of Georgia vs. Kentucky in their tournament opener on March 6 at noon ET on ESPN.
  • Tac has been out since February 5 with her left lower-leg injury.

The players

Ta'Niya Latson

South Carolina's starting point guard who averages 14.6 points per game.

Adhel Tac

South Carolina reserve forward/center who has been using a scooter to get around due to a left lower-leg injury.

Dawn Staley

Head coach of the South Carolina women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“She's a little under the weather.”

— Dawn Staley, Head Coach (greenvilleonline.com)

“I know she's tired of the scooter but I think we just need to be real cautious with it. I know she's antsy to get off the crutches, off the scooter but I mean she knew it was going to be rest and staying off of it as much as possible.”

— Dawn Staley, Head Coach (greenvilleonline.com)

“I know she's tired of the scooter but I think we just need to be real cautious with it.”

— Dawn Staley, Head Coach (greenvilleonline.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

South Carolina's quest for a fourth straight SEC Tournament title faces potential hurdles with the uncertain status of starting point guard Ta'Niya Latson and the likely absence of reserve forward/center Adhel Tac due to injuries. Coach Dawn Staley will need to navigate these roster challenges as the Gamecocks aim to secure another conference tournament championship and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.