Dawn Staley Is Betting Its Offense on Edwards + Kitts Working

Can Joyce Edwards and Chloe Kitts become the perfect frontcourt combination for South Carolina in 2026-27? Joyce is coming off a record-breaking season, but the bigger question is how Dawn Staley can create more space around her dominant interior game. In this breakdown, we examine how Kitts could unlock Edwards through high-low actions, elbow handoffs, inverted screens, cutting, rebounding and defensive versatility. We also look at the biggest concern: Kitts’ return from ACL surgery and how quickly she can regain her pre-injury mobility. South Carolina may not need Joyce Edwards to become a three-point shooter. They may simply need to build a smarter offense around what she already does best. #SouthCarolinaWBB #JoyceEdwards #ChloeKitts #Gamecocks #WomensCollegeBasketball