In a show of Gamecock solidarity, basketball star Ta’Niya Latson was spotted at Williams Brice Stadium for South Carolina’s spring football game. The nation’s leading scorer from last season made her first public appearance in Columbia alongside teammates Chloe Kitts, Raven Johnson, Maryam Dauda and Adhel Tac as they cheered from the sidelines during the annual Garnet and Black showcase.
The presence of women’s basketball royalty at the spring football event highlights the strong athletic community at South Carolina. With Latson’s recent transfer announcement generating buzz throughout college basketball her appearance alongside current Gamecock players demonstrates the immediate chemistry forming within a program looking to reclaim championship glory after falling short to UConn in last season’s title game.
Ta’Niya Latson Joins Gamecock Stars on Sideline in First Public Appearance Since Transfer
Ta’Niya Latson’s appearance at the spring game marks her first public outing since announcing her transfer from Florida State to South Carolina. The standout guard who averaged 25.2 points per game last season was seen engaging with fans and supporting the football program as the Garnet team narrowly defeated the Black team 10-7 in a defense-dominated contest.
Ta’Niya Latson officially here in Columbia checking out the spring game with @GamecockWBB. Chloe Kitts, Raven Johnson, Maryam Dauda, Adhel Tac among other #Gamecocks on the sideline.@abc_columbia pic.twitter.com/mJ5SMP85bn
— Noah Chast (@NoahChastTV) April 19, 2025
The basketball players’ presence didn’t go unnoticed among the 36,358 fans in attendance. Their sideline appearance created excitement beyond the on-field action as supporters got a glimpse of the newly formed basketball roster that will take the court next season under legendary coach Dawn Staley.
Raven Johnson’s appearance alongside Latson highlighted their rekindled connection that dates back to their high school days. “Let’s run it back” Johnson said. “We all played AAU with her, so she knows what a winning culture feels like. She knows how a disciplined basketball team feels like.”
South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has praised Latson for her scoring ability and skill in setting up teammates. Staley described the transfer guard as an “incredible leader” and “fierce competitor” while expressing excitement about how Latson’s talents will enhance the team next season.
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The football stadium atmosphere provided an ideal setting for team bonding as the women’s basketball program prepares for next season. With the football team showcasing its talent and the basketball stars showing their support from the sidelines, the spring game embodied South Carolina’s unified athletic culture where success in one sport fuels excellence across all programs.
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