South Carolina women's basketball news: DJ suspended, Joyce Edwards steps up, chances of an undefeated SEC season
South Carolina suffered a major blow at the beginning of January when Ashlyn Watkins suffered a torn ACL against Mississippi State. The injury ended her 2024-25 season after 14 games. Watkins averaged 7.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.9 blocks per game before the injury and was a key frontcourt reserve for the team.