In a significant development for collegiate women’s basketball, Kevin McGuff has been appointed as the new head coach for the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team. This move comes after a distinguished tenure at Ohio State University, where McGuff led the Buckeyes to a national championship in the 2024-2025 season and was honored with the 2025 Naismith Coach of the Year award.
McGuff’s coaching career is marked by consistent success. Before his time at Ohio State, he served as the head coach at the University of Washington, achieving a 20-14 record in his inaugural season and guiding the team to the WNIT quarterfinals. Prior to that, McGuff led Xavier University’s women’s basketball program to an impressive 214-73 record over nine seasons, securing multiple Atlantic 10 Conference championships and an Elite Eight appearance in the 2009-2010 season.
The University of South Carolina’s athletic department expressed enthusiasm about McGuff’s appointment, highlighting his proven track record and leadership qualities as key factors in their decision. McGuff’s ability to develop talent and foster a culture of excellence is expected to elevate the Gamecocks’ women’s basketball program to new heights.
Fans and analysts alike are optimistic about this new chapter, anticipating that McGuff’s strategic acumen and recruiting prowess will bring continued success to South Carolina’s storied program.
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