MiLaysia Fulwiley

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MiLaysia Fulwiley
No. 12–South Carolina Gamecocks
Position Guard
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Career information
High schoolW. J. Keenan
(Columbia, South Carolina)
College South Carolina (2023–present)
Career highlights and awards

MiLaysia Fulwiley is an American college basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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High school career

Fulwiley played basketball for W. J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina. In seventh grade, she was called up to varsity team for the playoffs and helped Keenan win the Class 2A state championship. [1] Fulwiley won four state titles in six seasons with the team and left as its all-time leading scorer. As a senior, she was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game. [2] Rated a five-star recruit by ESPN, Fulwiley committed to play college basketball for South Carolina over offers from Florida, Louisville and Ole Miss, among others. [3] She was offered by the Gamecocks during seventh grade. [4]

College career

On November 6, 2023, Fulwiley made her debut for South Carolina, recording 17 points, six assists and six steals in a 100–71 win over AP No. 10 Notre Dame. [5] She was named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team. Fulwiley helped her team win the SEC tournament, where she was named MVP after scoring a season-high 24 points in a 79–72 win over AP No. 8 LSU in the final. [6]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game FG%  Field-goal percentage 3P%  3-point field-goal percentage FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold Career best°League leader

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGTOPPG
2023–24 South Carolina 38318.443.834.378.22.92.21.70.71.711.7
Career38318.443.834.378.22.92.21.70.71.711.7
Statistics retrieved from Sports-Reference. [7]

Personal life

On March 15, 2024, Fulwiley became the first college athlete to sign a name, image and likeness deal with Curry Brand. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Bezjak, Lou (February 15, 2019). "Keenan star could win her second state title this week. She's not in high school yet". The State . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ Bezjak, Lou (January 26, 2023). "South Carolina signee, local standout picked for McDonald's All-American game". The State . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ Adams, Emily (November 10, 2022). "South Carolina women's basketball adds 2023 commitment: Columbia native Milaysia Fulwiley". The Greenville News . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bezjak, Lou (April 22, 2018). "South Carolina offers hometown 7th grade girls basketball standout". The State . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Lyon, Andrew (November 6, 2023). "MiLaysia Fulwiley Lives Up To The Hype In Gamecock Debut". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  6. ↑ Hall, Cora (March 10, 2024). "South Carolina freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley scores career-high 24 points, named SEC Tournament MVP". The Greenville News . Retrieved March 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "MiLaysia Fulwiley College Stats". Sports-Reference . Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "South Carolina's Fulwiley signs NIL deal with Curry Brand". ESPN. Associated Press. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
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