MiLaysia Fulwiley (born April 21, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
High school career
Fulwiley played basketball for W. J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina. In seventh grade, she was called up to varsity team for the playoffs and helped Keenan win the Class 2A state championship. Fulwiley won four state titles in six seasons with the team and left as its all-time leading scorer. As a senior, she was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game. Rated a five-star recruit by ESPN, Fulwiley committed to play college basketball for South Carolina over offers from Florida, Louisville and Ole Miss, among others. She was offered by the Gamecocks during seventh grade.
College career
On November 6, 2023, Fulwiley made her debut for South Carolina, recording 17 points, six assists and six steals in a 100–71 win over AP No. 10 Notre Dame. She was named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team. Fulwiley helped her team win the SEC tournament, where she was named MVP after scoring a season-high 24 points in a 79–72 win over AP No. 8 LSU in the final.
Career statistics
College
Off the court
Business interests
On March 15, 2024, Fulwiley became the first college athlete to sign a name, image and likeness deal with Curry Brand.
In popular culture
In April 2024, Fulwiley attended Kelsey Plum's second annual Dawg Class, a 3-day camp with the purpose of helping top women college athletes transition from collegiate to professional basketball. The 2024 camp was held at the IMG Academy and sponsored by Under Armour.
References
External links
- South Carolina Gamecocks bio
