No. 3 South Carolina reloaded after injuries, departures; aims for 4th straight SEC tourney title

Losing the reigning Southeastern Conference Tournament MVP to a season-ending knee injury just weeks before the opening game might be enough to break some women’s basketball teams. Coach Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks have displayed remarkable resiliency — not to mention capable depth — rebounding from star forward Chloe Kitts' torn ACL last October. At the time, Kitts' injury, combined with other injuries and departures, raised questions about whether South Carolina would take a step back after r...

By STEVE REED