The 2025-2026 season marks the arrival of the No. 1 player in the country for the 2025 recruiting class, Aaliyah Chavez.

The South Carolina Gamecocks are a tightly knit program, mainly due to the influence and leadership of Dawn Staley, who is focused on building a culture at South Carolina.

Geno Auriemma voiced relief over the UConn Huskies having a loaded lineup heading into the 2025-26 NCAA season.