The Coop | How Te-Hina Paopao Became Key to South Carolina's Success

South Carolina Women’s’ Basketball Star Te-Hina Paopao joins The Coop for this week’s brand-new episode. Te-Hina is a standout point guard and national champion! This week, she shares her incredible journey—from overcoming injuries early in her career to becoming a key player in the SEC. She opens up about her Samoan heritage, how it shapes her identity, and how she inspires the next generation of athletes. Te-Hina also reflects on her transition to South Carolina, the grueling training, and the unforgettable moments that helped define the Gamecocks’ championship season. 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 | / @1801mediaco CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:14 - New Tattoo 04:19 - Samoan Heritage 06:02 - Matching Tattoo with Kylee Watson 07:40 - Choosing Basketball as a Career 09:24 - Sisterhood in Basketball 13:18 - Relationship with Kelsey Plum 18:08 - Freshman Year Experience 19:57 - ACL Recovery Journey 23:44 - Choosing Oregon for College 26:55 - Entering the Transfer Portal 27:55 - Life in the Transfer Portal 30:36 - First Impressions of Team and Campus 33:16 - Getting Comfortable with the Team 35:42 - Recognizing a Special Team 37:34 - Experience in the SEC 41:24 - Relationship with Brothers 44:10 - Returning for 5th Year 48:45 - Best Advice 49:54 - Alternative Career Path 52:28 - Outro #collegebasketball #ncaa #scbasketball #gamecocks #ncaabasketball #sec