DI leading scorer Ta'Niya Latson commits to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ta'Niya Latson, the leading scorer in Division I, has decided to transfer to South Carolina, where she will join a high school teammate and try to help the Gamecocks win another national championship.
The Florida State guard already had announced her intention to transfer for her final college season after scoring 25.2 points a game this season. Latson announced her destination Tuesday with a social media post showing her in a South Carolina jersey with the words 'COMMITTED' and her name along with an interstate sign for Columbia and the school logo.
'Feelin' cocky!' Latson wrote with a heart emoji.
In another social media post, Latson called her three years at Florida State some of the most memorable of her life. She thanked Florida State fans, her teammates, and Brooke Wyckoff and the rest of the coaching staff for believing in her and pushing her to become the best version of herself.
'It gave me a platform to make a name for myself, and for that Florida State will always be a place I call home,' Latson wrote.
Gamecocks Guard Raven Johnson celebrated the pending reunion with her high school teammate on social media with several posts making clear she's returning to South Carolina, which won national titles in 2017, 2022 and 2024, and not entering the upcoming WNBA draft. Johnson included photos of her with Latson in high school.
'LET'S RUN IT BACK TWIN!!!!' Johnson wrote before saying in another post, "Now, let me go get us a post player!!!
Latson is a big addition for South Carolina coming off Sunday's loss in the national championship game. Coach Dawn Staley also has Joyce Edwards and MiLaysia Fulwiley returning.
'I'm excited for what our team will look like next year,' Staley said after the loss to UConn. 'I am, because I do think they'll be talented enough to get here, especially with getting in the transfer portal and getting some experienced pieces that can help with this young group.'
___
AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-womens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
an hour ago
- Newsweek
Ex-Eagles Star Clears Air on Issues With Steelers' Darius Slay
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Not long after winning the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles had two of their key players on the defensive side of the ball generating some tension. It all started when the seasoned veteran Darius Slay, who assessed the state of the Eagles' secondary leadership, left out CJ Gardner-Johnson's name while making his comments. Reed Blankenship got credit for being the team's leader in the eyes of Slay. Not long after those comments went public, Gardner-Johnson made a social media post that raised eyebrows. "You would think feelings would be mutual after a great season," Gardner-Johnson wrote on social media. "Aye, twin, keep that [expletive] solid." Was it a shot? Gardner-Johnson followed up by stating that his post was "nothing about" the Eagles. He also added that everything was "good." Darius Slay publicly claimed that there was no bad blood between Gardner-Johnson and him. Still, the fans weren't buying it. Fast forward a few months later, and Gardner-Johnson felt he needed to address the situation one more time. In a sit-down with Click2Houston's Aaron Wilson, Gardner-Johnson cleared the air. C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Darius Slay Jr. #2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. C.J. Gardner-Johnson #8 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with Darius Slay Jr. #2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."Let's clear this Slay (stuff) up now," he said. "I got no problem with him. He's a respectable vet. I ain't never going to hate on someone like that. When that real Florida (personality) walk in that building, they know." At this point, Gardner-Johnson and Slay have gone their separate ways. Neither will suit up for the Eagles next season, as they've found themselves in different situations. Although Gardner-Johnson expected to play a few more seasons in Philadelphia after signing a multi-year deal with the team last year, the Eagles traded away the star safety to the Houston Texans. Gardner-Johnson first joined the Eagles ahead of the 2022 NFL season. He was traded from the New Orleans Saints after his first three seasons in the NFL. Following a one-year run with the Eagles, Gardner-Johnson signed with the Detroit Lions in free agency. When Gardner-Johnson returned to the Eagles during the 2024 free agency period, he inked a three-year deal. After one season, the veteran safety was traded to the Texans alongside a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for Kenyon Green and a 2025 fifth-round pick. As for Slay, he hit the free agency market with intentions of playing at least one more season. While the possibility of returning to the Eagles wasn't ruled out, Slay ultimately signed a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He'll play at least one more season with the Eagles' Pennsylvania neighbor. Meanwhile, the Eagles will move on with their young secondary, searching for the same success they had throughout the 2024 season. While Slay and Gardner-Johnson played important roles in the Super Bowl run, the team figures they can continue to find success without them.
Fox Sports
2 hours ago
- Fox Sports
Alcaraz saves three match points to take French Open final against Sinner to fifth set
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has forced a deciding set in the French Open final after saving three match points against Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz was trailing 5-3, 40-0 in the fourth set on Sunday before rallying past his rival, winning a tiebreaker 7-6 (3). Sinner, the top-ranked player, won the first two sets 6-4, 7-6 (4) before Alcaraz claimed the third set 6-4. Sinner and Alcaraz share seven major titles, four for Alcaraz and three for Sinner, who is in the French Open final for the first time. Sinner is on a 20-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, after winning the U.S. Open and the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Alcaraz owns a tour-leading 21-1 record on clay this year and has beaten the 23-year-old Sinner in their past four meetings. He leads him 7-4 overall. ___ AP tennis: in this topic
Fox Sports
3 hours ago
- Fox Sports
Sinner leads Alcaraz 2 sets to 1 in French Open final after dropping his 1st set of the tournament
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner has dropped a set for the first time at Roland-Garros this year but still leads two sets to one in the French Open final against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. After falling behind early in the third, Alcaraz won four consecutive games and then took the set 6-4 to keep his title defense alive Sunday. Sinner, the top-ranked player, is up 6-4, 7-6 (4), 4-6. Sinner and Alcaraz share seven major titles, four for Alcaraz and three for Sinner, who is in the French Open final for the first time. Sinner has not dropped a set at Roland-Garros this year. Sinner is on a 20-match winning streak in Grand Slam tournaments, after winning the U.S. Open and the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Alcaraz owns a tour-leading 21-1 record on clay this year and has beaten the 23-year-old Sinner in their past four meetings. He leads him 7-4 overall. ___ AP tennis: in this topic
