A few days after Oliviyah Edwards committed to South Carolina, the Tacoma (Wash.) Lincoln class of 2026 five-star has officially signed with Dawn

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Dawn Staley offers evaluation as five-star Oliviyah Edwards inks with South Carolina: 'A deep toolbox and elite intangibles'

South Carolina got an unplanned April gift when top-five forward Oliviyah Edwards committed to the Gamecocks on Thursday.  Edwards is ranked third in

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Oliviyah Edwards hangs upside down from the rim as she celebrates after dunking the ball during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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South Carolina women's basketball: Oliviyah Edwards commits to the Gamecocks

For the second year in a row, South Carolina got a major spring surprise. Oliviyah Edwards, who is ranked second overall by ESPN and fifth overall by

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Oliviyah Edwards during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

What Oliviyah Edwards' commitment means for South Carolina women's basketball

According to a report from prominent women's basketball personality Skim Milkey, South Carolina women's basketball will host five-star post player

South Carolina women's basketball to host five-star prospect formerly committed to SEC rival

Top-5 recruit Oliviyah Edwards has requested a release from her signing to Tennessee, sources told Rivals. Edwards, ranked No. 5 on Rivals, is a 6-3

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Top-5 recruit Oliviyah Edwards requests release from signing to Tennessee

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