South Carolina’s Maddy McDaniel is stepping away from the program to focus on her mental health. The 5-9 guard averaged 4.3 ppg and 2.7 apg last season. Maddy was suspended from the South Carolina women's basketball team for three games. The undisclosed suspension was announced by coach Dawn Staley on November 11, 2025, and was lifted on November 20, 2025.















