GREAT NEWS: MiLaysia Fulwiley Shocks NCAA World, Rejects $5.4M NIL Offer to Stay with South Carolina.
In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the world of women’s college basketball, South Carolina Gamecocks star guard MiLaysia Fulwiley has turned down a massive $5.4 million NIL deal reportedly offered by Auburn and Kansas State, choosing instead to remain loyal to Head Coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina program.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Fulwiley was the target of a high-profile recruitment effort, with top-tier programs attempting to lure her away with record-breaking name, image, and likeness (NIL) offers. But Fulwiley, a Columbia, South Carolina native and one of the most electric guards in the nation, made a bold decision that has stunned fans, players, and analysts alike: she’s staying home.
After turning down the multi-million-dollar offers, Coach Staley reportedly met with Fulwiley and made a powerful promise—to make her the face of the Gamecocks program moving forward. Staley emphasized that Fulwiley’s legacy at South Carolina could be bigger than just numbers—it could be historic.
Fulwiley’s loyalty and decision to prioritize team, development, and home over money has been praised by fans across the country. “She’s got heart,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “That’s what makes her different.”
Coming off a national championship and an undefeated season, South Carolina is poised to remain a powerhouse—and with Fulwiley returning to lead the charge, the Gamecocks aren’t going anywhere.
In today’s NIL-driven landscape, Fulwiley’s choice stands out as a rare, bold commitment to loyalty, team culture, and legacy.
The queen is staying. South Carolina just won again.
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