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South Carolina women's basketball: Chloe Kitts seen wearing brace

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South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) shoots a free throw against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Gamecock fans are worried after seeing senior forward Chloe Kitts wearing a knee brace over the weekend.

At South Carolina volleyball’s match against Georgia, Kitts was spotted with crutches and wearing a large brace on her right knee. She attended the match with several of her teammates. A picture of Kitts has circulated online.

At this time, the team has no update on her status.

Last season, Kitts averaged 10.2 points, a team-high 7.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. By the end of the season, she was one of South Carolina’s best players, leading the Gamecocks to another SEC Tournament championship and Final Four appearance. 

Kitts recorded a 16-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist triple-double at Ole Miss. She was named the SEC Tournament and NCAA Birmingham Regional MVPs and was also voted an honorable mention All-American by the AP and USBWA.

Kitts is a projected first-round WNBA Draft pick. Her versatility and shooting ability are expected to be key factors in South Carolina’s crowded and talented frontcourt.

Last season, the Gamecocks lost Ashlyn Watkins to a torn ACL in January. Watkins chose to sit out the upcoming season to focus on rehab. The Gamecocks return forward Joyce Edwards, who was South Carolina’s leading scorer last season and earned first-team All-SEC and honorable mention All-America honors. 

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Maryam Dauda and Adhel Tac were highly touted pickups who had disappointing seasons last year. Dawn Staley said both had strong summers, and they are expected to be more productive in their second seasons in garnet and black.

South Carolina added Mississippi State transfer Madina Okot in the offseason. The 6-6 Kenyan averaged 11.2 points and 9.6 rebounds last season and was one of the most coveted players in the portal.

Originally a member of the 2023 class, Kitts enrolled early and joined the Gamecocks in December of 2022. She made a splash in her first game against Charleston Southern, recording 10 points and seven rebounds. 

Kitts played sparingly the rest of her freshman season, but emerged as the starting forward as a sophomore. She averaged 9.1 points and 5.9 rebounds and recorded a double-double in the national championship game win over Iowa.

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