GOOD NEWS: Chloe Kitts Announces Return to South Carolina for 2025-26 Season, Energizing Gamecock Nation
Excitement is in the air in Columbia as South Carolina women’s basketball star Chloe Kitts delivered the news Gamecock fans have been hoping for—she’s staying put.
In a bold and heartfelt decision, Kitts announced, “I’m not going anywhere,” confirming that she will return to the program for the 2025-26 season. Her commitment to another year in Garnet and Black sent waves of joy across the Gamecock Nation and solidified South Carolina’s continued dominance in women’s college basketball.
The rising junior forward played a pivotal role in the Gamecocks’ recent success, showcasing her versatility, basketball IQ, and unshakable poise on the court. Her return ensures that Head Coach Dawn Staley will retain one of her most dynamic weapons as the team sets its sights on another national title run.
“Chloe is a cornerstone of what we’re building,” said Coach Staley. “Her growth, her leadership, and her love for this program are unmatched. I’ve promised to make her next season the most memorable yet—because she deserves that and more.”
Kitts’ decision comes at a time when many top athletes are choosing early WNBA entry or exploring transfer options. Instead, she’s doubling down on her commitment to the team, the fans, and the culture that’s made South Carolina a perennial powerhouse.
Fans took to social media to express their excitement, calling her return “the best offseason win yet” and “a championship move.”
With Chloe Kitts back in the lineup and Coach Staley at the helm, the Gamecocks are once again poised to make history.
Columbia is buzzing—and the best is yet to come.
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