COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball program has officially announced the suspension of player Maddy McDaniel. This decision was communicated via the team’s social media channels on Tuesday.
As a result of the suspension, McDaniel will not participate in the upcoming match against Clemson. The announcement has raised questions among fans and analysts regarding the circumstances surrounding her suspension.
Maddy McDaniel will not be at tonight’s game. She has been suspended.
— South Carolina Women’s Basketball (@GamecockWBB) November 11, 2025
In a subsequent report, sports journalist Julia Westerman noted that head coach Dawn Staley indicated the timeline for McDaniel’s return is dependent on her own actions. Staley expressed doubts about McDaniel being available for the weekend game against Southern California, stating, “Whether or not she’ll return this season: ‘That’s on her.’”
Dawn Staley does not expect Maddy McDaniel to return this weekend against Southern Cal.
Whether or not she’ll return this season: “That’s on her.”
— Julia Westerman (@JuliaWesterman) November 12, 2025
At present, no further information has been disclosed regarding the nature of the suspension or the potential implications for McDaniel’s future with the team. Fans and supporters are encouraged to stay tuned for updates.
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