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Picking up right where they left off, 2024 NCAA champions South Carolina claimed the No. 1 spot on yesterday’s AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll. This marks the fourth time in five years the Gamecocks have topped the preseason rankings.

“We knew we’’’d have a target on our backs this season as the reigning champions and this preseason ranking just confirms that,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, who swept the 2024 Coach of the Year awards, told the AP.

“We appreciate the recognition, but I know our coaching staff and our team are more focused on what we see in the gym every day,” she continued. “And that’s every player working extremely hard to get better individually and as a team.”

The 2024/25 Gamecock roster is nearly identical to last season’s undefeated squad. With all but one starter — Chicago Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso — returning, fans can expect to see stars like MiLaysia Fulwiley, Ashlyn Watkins, and Te-Hina Paopao continuing to set the standard in Columbia.

The Gamecocks, who blasted Memphis 106-63 in an exhibition game Tuesday night, will officially tip off their hunt for a third national championship in four seasons when they take on Michigan on November 4th. Over the previous…

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