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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 53 MIN

The Coop | Aleighsa Welch: The Leader Who Changed South Carolina Basketball

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Olivia Thompson is back this week to welcome South Carolina Women's Basketball Trailblazer Aleighsa Welch for this week's brand-new episode of The Coop. From her standout years with the South Carolina Gamecocks to her pivotal role in shaping the future of youth sports, Aleighsa opens up on the lessons she learned, the obstacles she overcame, and the legacy she left as Coach Dawn Staley's first in-state recruit. Underdog Fantasy is the BEST place for fantasy sports in 2025. Deposit now with code LIVTHOMPSON for up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-T...Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | / @1801mediacoCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:40 - Welcome Aleighsa Welch04:17 - Career Journey07:57 - Scholarship Significance11:38 - Leadership Insights17:27 - Early Life Background20:14 - Basketball Talent Discovery25:09 - High School Basketball Experience28:59 - South Carolina Basketball Spotlight30:42 - First In-State Recruit Impact32:40 - Team and Program Impressions35:55 - Seasonal Transitions in Basketball37:58 - Memorable Season Highlights40:10 - Key Moments from the Season46:01 - Desired Legacy49:04 - Best Advice Received51:00 - Alternative Career Paths#collegebasketball #ncaa #scbasketball #gamecocks #ncaabasketball #sec

Olivia Thompson is back this week to welcome South Carolina Women's Basketball Trailblazer Aleighsa Welch for this week's brand-new episode of The Coop. From her standout years with the South Carolina Gamecocks to her pivotal role in shaping the future of youth sports, Aleighsa opens up on the lessons she learned, the obstacles she overcame, and the legacy she left as Coach Dawn Staley's first in-state recruit. Underdog Fantasy is the BEST place for fantasy sports in 2025. Deposit now with code LIVTHOMPSON for up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-T...Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | / @1801mediacoCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:40 - Welcome Aleighsa Welch04:17 - Career Journey07:57 - Scholarship Significance11:38 - Leadership Insights17:27 - Early Life Background20:14 - Basketball Talent Discovery25:09 - High School Basketball Experience28:59 - South Carolina Basketball Spotlight30:42 - First In-State Recruit Impact32:40 - Team and Program Impressions35:55 - Seasonal Transitions in Basketball37:58 - Memorable Season Highlights40:10 - Key Moments from the Season46:01 - Desired Legacy49:04 - Best Advice Received51:00 - Alternative Career Paths#collegebasketball #ncaa #scbasketball #gamecocks #ncaabasketball #sec

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