Five-Star Forward Agot Makeer Stays Loyal to South Carolina Despite Texas Push.
Agot Makeer, the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, has officially reaffirmed her commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks, ending speculation of a potential flip to Texas. The five-star forward, who pledged to head coach Dawn Staley and the defending national champions on March 1, turned down a significant late push from the Longhorns, who reportedly presented a massive offer in hopes of swaying her decision.
Sources close to the recruitment confirmed that Makeer carefully weighed her options before ultimately choosing to stay loyal to South Carolina. The 6-foot-3 forward is seen as a cornerstone of the Gamecocks’ future, bringing elite versatility, rebounding, and a high motor to an already stacked roster. Her decision to stand firm in her commitment is a major win for Staley and the South Carolina program, which continues to dominate on the recruiting trail.
Makeer expressed her excitement about joining the Gamecocks in a statement released Saturday, saying, “Coach Staley and the entire staff have believed in me from the beginning. I trust the vision they have for me, and I want to be a part of a championship culture that puts in the work and plays the right way.”
Despite the allure of playing closer to home and the aggressive pursuit from Texas, Makeer cited South Carolina’s development track record and team environment as key factors in her decision. With her pledge reaffirmed, she now turns her focus to finishing her high school career strong and preparing to compete on the national stage in Columbia.
South Carolina’s 2025 class remains one of the strongest in the country, and keeping Makeer solidifies their place atop the women’s basketball recruiting world.
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