South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley witnessed three of her players - Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall, and Sania Feagin - being selected in the second round of the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14. Paopao was chosen by the Atlanta Dream, Hall by the Indiana Fever, and Feagin by the Los Angeles Sparks. Staley expressed pride in her players on social media after the draft.
Training camp for the WNBA teams starts on April 27, with the season commencing on May 14. Each team has a roster size ranging from 11 to 12 players, requiring the draftees to compete for a spot. Notably, if Paopao joins the Atlanta Dream, she can expect support from South Carolina fans due to the close proximity of the arenas.
Furthermore, Hall's potential reunion with former teammate Aliyah Boston, who plays for the Indiana Fever, adds a personal touch to the draft outcome. Feagin, aiming to secure a spot with the Los Angeles Sparks, expressed admiration for A'ja Wilson, highlighting the connection among South Carolina alumni in the WNBA.