South Carolina Gains Commitment from Top 2026 Recruit Kaeli Wynn
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks have received a commitment from Kaeli Wynn,the No. 17 recruit in the ESPN SC Next 100 class of 2026. Wynn announced her decision Tuesday, choosing South Carolina over Stanford.
the addition of Wynn substantially bolsters the Gamecocks’ already strong recruiting trajectory and solidifies their position as a perennial contender in women’s college basketball. Wynn’s versatility and high basketball IQ are expected to make an immediate impact on Staley’s program.
“I chose South Carolina because of Coach Staley’s leadership, the program’s championship culture and the energy of Gamecock Nation that made Columbia feel like home,” Wynn told ESPN. “I’m looking forward to competing at the highest level and helping the Gamecocks win more SEC and national championships.”
Wynn, a 6-foot-2 guard/forward from California, is known for her elite fundamental base and ability to play multiple positions. Despite missing the latter half of her high school season last year and the summer club circuit following a dislocated right knee in January, she demonstrated her skills in the summer of 2024, averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 33% from three-point range on the Nike EYBL circuit.
Her parents are both experienced collegiate basketball coaches, contributing to her advanced understanding of the game. Wynn is described as a confident and communicative player, possessing a “coach-like” presence on the court.
wynn will join IMG Academy post player and No. 18-ranked Kelsi Andrews in South carolina next season, forming a formidable frontcourt duo for the Gamecocks.
