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Chloe Kitts Tears ACL, Will Miss South Carolina’s 2025-26 Season

The Gamecocks must rework their frontcourt after starter Chloe Kitts tore her right ACL.

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) shoots against the Texas Longhorns during the first half in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Chloe Kitts (21) high fives teammate on the bench during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the Texas Longhorns at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • South Carolina and Kitts confirmed the torn right ACL on Monday, and she is expected to undergo surgery this week.
  • A program spokesperson said the injury occurred during a recent practice as the season’s exhibitions near.
  • Kitts started 38 games last season, averaging 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds, and earned MVP honors at the SEC tournament and the NCAA Birmingham 2 Regional.
  • Coach Dawn Staley expressed sympathy for Kitts and confidence in the roster, with increased roles likely for Joyce Edwards as frontcourt depth thins with Ashlyn Watkins also sidelined.
  • Kitts had been projected as a high WNBA draft pick, and she could seek a medical redshirt with 2026 draft eligibility remaining.