Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks have built a powerhouse, not just in college basketball, but increasingly in the WNBA. As of the 2025 season, these five South Carolina alumni stand out for both their performance and potential at the professional level.
A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Wilson starred at South Carolina from 2014–2018, where she led the Gamecocks to a national championship (2017) and earned NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. She finished her career ranked first in program history in points, blocked shots, made free throws, and free throw attempts.
The 6'4" center was selected first overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces and quickly made her mark as Rookie of the Year. Wilson has since become one of the league’s most dominant players, winning two MVP awards (2020, 2022), a Finals MVP (2023), and leading the Aces to back-to-back championships in 2022 and 2023.
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Allisha Gray, Atlanta Dream
Gray played at South Carolina from 2016–2017 and helped the Gamecocks capture the 2017 NCAA national title. She declared for the WNBA Draft after her junior season.
The 6'0" guard was picked fourth overall by the Dallas Wings in 2017, where she won Rookie of the Year. Now with the Atlanta Dream, Gray has become a two-time WNBA All-Star (2023, 2024). She started all 40 games last season and emerged as one of the team’s top scorers.
Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever
Boston played at South Carolina from 2019–2023, becoming the program’s all-time leading rebounder. A four-time All-American and two-time National Player of the Year, she led the Gamecocks to the 2022 NCAA title and was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
The 6'5" center-forward was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever in 2023. Boston won WNBA Rookie of the Year and has averaged double figures in scoring in each of her first two seasons.
Kamilla Cardoso, Chicago Sky
Cardoso was a dominant post presence at South Carolina from 2021–2024, helping the Gamecocks to national championships in 2022 and 2024.
The 6'7" center was selected third overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky. In her rookie season, Cardoso made an immediate impact and is now stepping into a larger role as a key contributor for the Sky.
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Tyasha Harris, Dallas Wings
Harris suited up for the Gamecocks from 2016–2020 and played a role in their 2017 national championship run. She left as the holder of seven career program records.
The 5'10" guard was taken seventh overall in the 2020 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. After a few seasons in Dallas, she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she reached 1,000 career points last season. She also posted career-highs in points (10.5), rebounds (1.8), assists (3.03) and steals (1.03).
From A’ja Wilson’s MVP-caliber dominance to Kamilla Cardoso’s fast-developing potential, South Carolina continues to produce some of the WNBA’s biggest stars.