𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵: 𝑭𝒆𝒘 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝑨𝒈𝒐 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑪𝒉𝒍𝒐𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝑹𝒆𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝑱𝒂𝒘-𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 $6.9 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝑰𝑳 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒊𝒂, 𝑨𝒖𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒂: ‘𝑰 𝑯𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑵𝒐 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒔’….

In a significant development in collegiate athletics, South Carolina Gamecocks’ standout forward, Chloe Kitts, has reportedly declined a substantial $6.9 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer from the University of Georgia and Auburn University. This decision underscores Kitts’ unwavering commitment to the Gamecocks, with the athlete stating, “I have no plans beyond Gamecocks.”

Kitts, a 6-foot-2 forward from Oviedo, Florida, has been instrumental in South Carolina’s recent successes. After enrolling early in December 2022, she made an immediate impact on the court. During her sophomore season (2023–2024), Kitts averaged 9.0 points on 54.4% shooting, along with 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. Her performance was pivotal in leading the Gamecocks to an NCAA championship in 2024.

Off the court, Kitts has secured several NIL deals, collaborating with brands such as Marathon Fuel, Carolina Rise, and Excel Sports. These partnerships reflect her growing prominence in the collegiate sports arena.

The reported $6.9 million offer from Georgia and Auburn highlights the escalating competition among universities to attract top talent through lucrative NIL agreements. However, Kitts’ decision to remain with South Carolina emphasizes her loyalty to the program and her belief in its future prospects.

Kitts’ commitment comes at a time when NIL deals are increasingly influencing collegiate athletics. For instance, Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Vincent Calipari recently declined a $205 million NIL offer from the Kentucky Wildcats, citing his dedication to Arkansas.

As the Gamecocks prepare for the upcoming season, Kitts’ steadfast dedication serves as a testament to the strong culture fostered within the South Carolina women’s basketball program. Fans and teammates alike can look forward to witnessing her continued contributions on the court.