Oliviyah Edwards, one of the nation's top prospects, reportedly commits to South Carolina

Oliviyah Edwards gives South Carolina two top-5 prospects for next season.

Oliviyah Edwards, one of the nation's top prospects, reportedly commits to South Carolina

Oliviyah Edwards gives South Carolina two top-5 prospects for next season.

Chris CwikContributing writerThu, April 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM UTC·1 min readAfter falling short in the NCAA tournament final in April, South Carolina is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen again next season. The team added a major talent Thursday, as Oliviyah Edwards reportedly committed to the program, per ESPN.

Breaking: Oliviyah Edwards, the No. 3 ranked player in the SC Next 100 for the Class of 2026, has committed to South Carolina, she tells ESPN’s @ShaneLaflin. pic.twitter.com/P2Cy7RXuMS

Edwards is considered one of the best prospects in high-school basketball, and is firmly within the top-5 on most lists.

With Edwards’ reported commitment, South Carolina has already added two top-5 prospects for next season. The team also landed Jerzy Robinson in December.

Oliviyah Edwards, one of the nation's top prospects, reportedly commits to South Carolina

Oliviyah Edwards, one of the nation's top prospects, reportedly commits to South Carolina