South Carolina Hosts Multiple Five-Star 2026 Basketball, Football Recruits

South Carolina is actively engaging with high-profile recruits across multiple sports as part of their 2026 recruiting efforts. For football, tight end Caden Ramsey, a top prospect with final considerations between South Carolina and Virginia Tech, is expected to announce his decision soon, while several recruits committed to other schools, like Michigan's Julian Walker, will visit South Carolina's home opener. In women's basketball, South Carolina is hosting official visits from elite 2026 prospects Emily McDonald and Kaeli Wynn, both highly ranked players with strong family basketball backgrounds and multiple offers. On the men's basketball front, South Carolina extended a scholarship to top 2027 prospect Baba Oladotun, who reclassified to 2026, and continues to compete with major programs for his commitment, also scheduling a workout at his high school. The Gamecocks are preparing for a strong recruiting class with several scholarships becoming available after the 2025-2026 season. Overall, South Carolina's recruiting efforts highlight a strategic push to secure talent across football and basketball to bolster their programs.