The Coop | Laeticia Amihere: From Gamecock Basketball Star to Olympian

Former South Carolina Women’s’ Basketball Star turned Olympian Laeticia Amihere joins The Coop for this week’s brand-new episode. From dominating on the court as a South Carolina Gamecock to representing Team Canada in the Olympics, Laeticia shares her incredible journey of perseverance, growth, and success. Laeticia opens up about her late start in basketball, overcoming high school ACL injuries, and her family's pivotal role in her career. She reflects on her time at South Carolina, the strong bond she formed with her teammates, and the life-changing experiences that shaped her into the player and person she is today. 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 - Intro02:49 - Catching Up with Liv08:15 - WNBA Current State Discussion10:17 - Laeticia's Journey with Team Canada11:45 - National Team Early Memories13:28 - First Olympic Experience19:00 - Early Basketball Journey22:40 - Dedication to Basketball25:35 - Recognizing Talent Among Peers28:35 - Overcoming ACL Injuries30:25 - Navigating College Concerns32:00 - Committing to South Carolina33:55 - Team Dynamics Challenges40:07 - First Season at South Carolina43:05 - Dawn Staley44:31 - Embracing Team Role48:30 - Junior Season Mentality Shift52:40 - Outro#collegebasketball #ncaa #scbasketball #gamecocks #ncaabasketball #sec #olympics