The Southeastern Conference has announced its 2025-26 women’s basketball predicted order of finish, placing the South Carolina Gamecocks squarely at the top. Led by head coach Dawn Staley, the program once again finds itself a favorite in the SEC media’s preseason poll.

Ta’Niya Latson, the nation’s leading scorer in Division I women’s basketball, has transferred to South Carolina, marking a significant boost for the Gamecocks’ offense under Coach Dawn Staley.