Gamecocks Secure Major Commitment: Brooklyn Stewart, Nation’s Top 2025 Prospect, Chooses South Carolina
Columbia, SC – A surge of energy and optimism swept through the South Carolina women’s basketball community this week as five-star phenom Brooklyn Stewart, widely regarded as the No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025 according to 247Sports, officially committed to the University of South Carolina. The news marks a significant win for the Gamecocks’ program and adds even more firepower to their already elite recruiting class.
Stewart, a standout guard known for her scoring versatility, defensive prowess, and leadership on and off the court, made her highly anticipated decision public on Tuesday. Hailing from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs, the 6-foot-2 star has long been on the radar of top programs across the nation. Her combination of athleticism, court vision, and competitive drive sets her apart as a generational talent, and her commitment to South Carolina is expected to have an immediate and long-lasting impact on the program.
With her pledge, Stewart joins an impressive lineup of future Gamecocks, including another five-star standout, Ayla McDowell, a dynamic guard from Cypress, Texas. McDowell had previously made headlines as the first commitment in the 2025 class, setting the tone for what’s becoming one of the most formidable recruiting classes in recent years. The addition of Stewart only amplifies the buzz surrounding head coach Dawn Staley’s continued dominance on the recruiting trail.
The Gamecocks are already home to a powerful roster that includes current stars like MiLaysia Fulwiley, Raven Johnson, and Te-Hina Paopao. Both Johnson and Paopao were recently named to the prestigious 2024-25 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Women’s Player of the Year Watch List, further cementing South Carolina’s reputation as a national powerhouse. With the addition of top-tier talent like Stewart and McDowell, the program appears poised to continue its upward trajectory well into the next decade.
For Stewart, South Carolina offers more than just a place to play—it represents a culture of winning, development, and legacy. Under Coach Staley’s leadership, the Gamecocks have become synonymous with excellence, consistently competing for national titles and producing WNBA-caliber athletes. Stewart’s decision reflects not only a belief in the program’s vision but also her desire to be part of something greater—an opportunity to leave her mark on one of the premier teams in women’s college basketball.
Fans and analysts alike are already projecting a bright future with Stewart in garnet and black. Her arrival is expected to raise the team’s national profile even further and inspire the next generation of players to follow in her footsteps. As the countdown to the 2025 season begins, excitement is building in Columbia and beyond, with the Gamecocks firmly positioned as the team to watch.
In securing Brooklyn Stewart, South Carolina hasn’t just added a player—they’ve gained a future star who could help define the next era of Gamecocks basketball.
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