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PHOTOS: Takeaways from South Carolina media day at Final Four

South Carolina women's basketball talked to the media Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona, ahead of its Final Four matchup with Connecticut. The team elaborated on its approach to right its wrongs from last season's national championship.

Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards looks at the camera after passing during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. Edwards has scored 749 points so far in the 2025-26 season.
Sophomore forward Joyce Edwards looks at the camera after passing during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. Edwards has scored 749 points so far in the 2025-26 season.
Freshman guard Agot Makeer makes a layup during practice at Mortgace Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. Makeer scored a season-high 18 points against TCU in the Elite Eight matchup.
Freshman guard Agot Makeer makes a layup during practice at Mortgace Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. Makeer scored a season-high 18 points against TCU in the Elite Eight matchup.
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley watches practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. The Gamecocks will face the UConn Huskies on April 3, 2026, in the Final Four.
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley watches practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. The Gamecocks will face the UConn Huskies on April 3, 2026, in the Final Four.
Sophomore guard Maddy McDaniel practices offensive maneuvers at Mortgage Matchup Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. McDaniel recently made four assists during the Elite Eight game against TCU.
Sophomore guard Maddy McDaniel practices offensive maneuvers at Mortgage Matchup Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. McDaniel recently made four assists during the Elite Eight game against TCU.
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley takes question from the media during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. This is Staley's 18th season with the Gamecocks.
South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley takes question from the media during practice at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 2, 2026. This is Staley's 18th season with the Gamecocks.