Ta’Niya Latson Transfers from Florida State to South Carolina Women’s Basketball
South Carolina enters the Final Four with a reinforced backcourt. Senior guard Ta’Niya Latson has been central to that push.
Path to Columbia
Latson spent her first three collegiate seasons at Florida State. She moved to South Carolina to broaden her game and chase championships.
The player sought to sharpen passing and defense. She also wanted experience in a system more like the WNBA.
Why the Gamecocks?
Coach Dawn Staley’s program offered both development and a winning pedigree. Staley has guided teams to three national titles.
Latson had not captured an ACC regular-season or tournament crown at Florida State. The move aimed to change that.
High school and AAU ties
Latson and teammate Raven Johnson were long-time teammates in Atlanta. They won three state championships at Westlake High School.
Both also played on the Finest Basketball Club AAU team. That roster included Joyce Edwards and Ashlyn Watkins.
Current role and production
Latson averages 14.4 points in 28 minutes per game for South Carolina. She adds 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per outing.
| Points per game | 14.4 |
| Rebounds | 2.7 |
| Assists | 3.7 |
| Steals | 1.7 |
| 3-point percentage | 32.9% |
| Field-goal percentage | 49.6% |
Career scoring and honors
Across her career, Latson has averaged 20.4 points per game on 45.6% shooting. She led the nation last season at 25.2 points.
- First-team All-ACC (2023–25)
- AP second-team All-American (2025)
- AP All-America honorable mention (2023–24)
- WBCA All-America honorable mention (2023–25)
- WBCA and USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2023)
Draft outlook
Mock drafts place Latson in the first round of the 2026 WNBA draft. Projections vary by outlet.
- USA Today: No. 6, Toronto Tempo
- ESPN (February mock): No. 13, Atlanta Dream
- The Athletic: No. 15, Connecticut Sun
Final Four matchup
South Carolina is the No. 1 seed at 35-3. UConn remains unbeaten at 38-0.
The teams meet April 3 in Phoenix at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
What to watch
Latson’s ball distribution and defensive activity will be critical. Her ability to score efficiently will also matter.
The matchup will test how well her transition from Florida State fits the Gamecocks’ system. The rematch carries championship implications.
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