South Carolina coach Dawn Staley explained why the team was without Chloe Kitts for the game against NC State.
And on Sunday the squad took the floor against North Carolina State without key player Chloe Kitts. Kitts had put up 19 points and 14 rebounds in the opening game of the season, so her presence is a significant one.
Coach Dawn Staley made sure to quickly squash any possible speculation about Kitts' absence. Staley transparently explained that Kitts wasn't in uniform due to an academic policy issue in a statement released by South Carolina women's basketball "We're disappointed that Chloe has to sit out the game today due to an academic policy issue," Staley said. "Chloe has shown tremendous growth both academically and athletically over the offseason, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in every aspect. While she's unable to play today, we're incredibly proud of her progress.
The Gamecocks did not miss her through three quarters against the Wolfpack. South Carolina took a 58-43 advantage into the fourth quarter and appeared well on the way to a 2-0 start. Of course to have an encore undefeated season like the previous campaign, Staley will likely need the full roster at her disposal.Robin Lundberg is a media veteran and hoops head who has spent the bulk of his career with iconic brands like Sports Illustrated and ESPN.
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