Ta’Niya Latson, the nation’s leading scorer last season who recently transferred to South Carolina, expressed a deep sense of empathy and determination regarding the Gamecocks’ heartbreaking national championship defeat at the hands of UConn. Even though she wasn’t on the roster when the loss occurred, Latson said she “still feel[s] that loss for them,” emphasizing how strongly she’s already bonded with Coach Staley’s team and how personal that defeat feels to her .
In her first public comments since joining the program, Latson revealed she and her teammates have made the championship defeat a focal point around which they’ve rallied. “We’re talking about it. … I feel like the girls have taken it personal,” she said. “Me coming here … I still feel that loss for them. Cause this is like my family now.” She went on to stress that returning to and winning that title is paramount for the team as they build toward next season .
Latson’s arrival is seen as a major offensive asset for South Carolina, which struggled to break 60 points in both of last season’s finals against UConn. With her 25.2 points‑per‑game scoring capability, she brings critical firepower to help counter UConn’s dominance and push the Gamecocks over the edge in tight postseason matchups .
In essence, Latson isn’t just joining a basketball program she’s joining a mission. By claiming that she and her teammates are working through the sting of defeat together and framing next season’s title pursuit as deeply personal, she underscores how closely she already identifies with South Carolina’s culture, mindset, and championship aspirations.
If you’d like more insight into next season’s roster moves, how Latson’s skill set fits into Dawn Staley’s system, or how UConn might respond, just let me know!
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