South Carolina is set to lose its second-leading scorer from its just-completed season. MiLaysia Fulwiley is entering the transfer portal, deciding to leave Columbia after two seasons, as reported by the Greenville News' Lulu Kesin.
Fulwiley — a Columbia, South Carolina, native — averaged 11.7 points in each of the past two seasons under head coach Dawn Staley. She has until April 22 to decide whether to stay in the portal and transfer or withdraw and return to the Gamecocks.
The decision to transfer became a possibility when Ta'Niya Latson, the nation's leading scorer, transferred from Florida State to South Carolina.
Latson joining the roster would likely affect Fulwiley's playing time, in addition to Tessa Johnson's. Both came off the bench this season, and Fulwiley was named SEC Sixth Woman of the Year. Raven Johnson is staying in Columbia and has spoken publicly about wanting to play with Latson, her former high school teammate.
Fulwiley played 19 minutes or fewer in four of the Gamecocks' six NCAA tournament games and didn't score in double figures in four of those contests, including the championship game loss to UConn. However, her 23 points in a Sweet 16 win over Maryland were crucial in South Carolina advancing to the next round and continuing its pursuit of a second consecutive national title.
As a freshman, Fulwiley was named to the SEC all-freshman team and won SEC tournament MVP after scoring 24 points (hitting 4-of-5 3-pointers) in a tournament final win over LSU. South Carolina went on to win the national championship.
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