5-star guard Brooklyn Stewart announced Tuesday she’s committing to south Carolina. The 5’9″ playmaker is the No. 1 overall player in 247Sports’ composite rankings for 2025. She’s the third commit for the south Carolina, who will also be adding 4-star shooting guard…
Five-star guard Brooklyn Stewart, who is ranked as the top player in the 2025 class by 247Sports’ composite rankings, made her pledge to the South Carolina women’s basketball team official on Tuesday. As the third commit for South Carolina in the 2025 cycle, the 5’9″ playmaker—who is renowned for her exceptional scoring skills, court vision, and defensive tenacity—further cements the program’s standing as a consistent powerhouse under
For the Gamecocks, who still rule the recruiting field, Stewart’s commitment is a huge victory. She is a talented combo guard who can dominate games on both ends of the court. Her refined offensive style and unwavering competitive spirit have earned her comparisons to some of the greatest guards in recent college basketball history. She is a perfect fit in Staley’s system, which emphasizes guard play and defensive tenacity, because of her versatility, which enables her to play both on and off
Stewart, a native of Duncanville, Texas, has excelled since her first days in high school, winning various state titles and receiving multiple honors for herself. She is practically unstoppable in one-on-one scenarios because of her ability to score at all three levels: attacking the rim, pulling up from midrange, and making long threes. She creates steals and transition opportunities with her quick hands and strong basketball IQ, making her a nuisance for opposition ball handlers on defense.
With Stewart adding four-star shooting guard Taylor Greene, another highly regarded recruit with a fluid shooting stroke and keen defensive instincts, South Carolina’s 2025 class is looking to be among the finest in the country. As Staley continues to reload with top talent rather than rebuild, Stewart’s signing guarantees the Gamecocks’ continued competitiveness for national titles.
Those closely monitoring Stewart’s recruitment were not entirely surprised by her choice. Because of its winning culture, player development, and Staley’s track record of developing guards into WNBA-ready talents, South