French Firepower Joins Gamecocks | College Basketball News

South Carolina’s women’s basketball team just welcomed 19-year-old French guard Justine Loubens, who’s already hitting the court for offseason workouts — making her the second French player on the roster for the 2026-27 season. A standout pro in France with elite shooting and four years of eligibility, she’s already earning high praise from Coach Dawn Staley. Loubens joins Alicia Tournebize, another former French national teammate, as South Carolina ties Hungary and Canada for most international players in program history. The recruitment was boosted by a visit from the French National Team coach, and now the duo is reunited in Columbia — setting the stage for a thrilling international flavor in Gamecocks basketball. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee984da89d4b61c6