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MiLaysia Fulwiley and No. 1 South Carolina have advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA women’s tournament, after defeating No. 9 Indiana 64-53 in the second round.
Fulwiley was a key contributor in the first-round win against Tennessee Tech, where she scored 15 points, 5 assists, and had 3 steals and 4 blocks.
Here is what you need to know about Fulwiley.
How old is MiLaysia Fulwiley?
Fulwiley is 19 years old. This is her second season at South Carolina.
Will MiLaysia Fulwiley be in the WNBA draft?
Fulwiley is not eligible for this year’s WNBA Draft because the league requires domestic draft entrants to be at least 22 years old during the year in which the draft takes place. The player also must have no remaining college eligibility or renounce any future college eligibility. Under the current rules, she’ll be eligible in 2027.
How tall is MiLaysia Fulwiley?
Fulwiley is listed on the South Carolina roster at 5-foot-10. She is the third-tallest guard on the roster.
What are MiLaysia Fulwiley’s numbers this season?
The sophomore primarily comes off the bench and in 34 games, averages 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Fulwiley is 42.2% from the floor and 26.5% (30-113) from beyond the arc.
Has MiLaysia Fulwiley been in the NCAA Tournament before?
During last year’s national championship run, Fulwiley posted 20 points and nine rebounds in the second-round game against Missouri. In the championship win over Iowa, she contributed 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Where is MiLaysia Fulwiley from?
Fulwiley is a Columbia, South Carolina, native who attended W.J. Keenan High School. She averaged 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in her six-year varsity career and finished as the school’s all-time leading scorer (3,024 points).
What was MiLaysia Fulwiley’s recruiting ranking?
Fulwiley was named a McDonald’s All-American and was ranked as the No. 13 player nationally in the 2023 recruiting class by ESPN.
Who is MiLaysia Fulwiley dating?
Fulwiley is dating fellow South Carolina track star JaMeesia Ford, a sophomore who is the NCAA 200-meter indoor champion and holds the world under-20 record holder over 300 meters. The two went TikToK official in March 2024.