South Carolina basketball commit joins Unrivaled NIL League with former Gamecock legends

South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson has signed a deal with Unrivaled, the women's pro 3x3 league founded by WNBA stars. She is one of 14 elite college players signed, including several former Gamecock legends.
Oct 9, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA;  Florida State player Ta'Niya Latson during ACC Media Days at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Oct 9, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State player Ta'Niya Latson during ACC Media Days at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

South Carolina guard Ta'Niya Latson is the latest Gamecock making news off the court, as she has officially signed an NIL deal with Unrivaled, the women's professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Latson is just one of 14 elite women's college basketball players chosen by the league for NIL partnerships as part of "The Future is Unrivaled Class of 2025". The group was unveiled during the WNBA All-Star Weekend as Unrivaled ramps up for its second season this winter. The league operates during the WNBA offseason and offers an alternative to playing ball overseas, focusing on face-paced 3x3 matchups at a higher level, while still giving players a stage to shine on while staying stateside.

Latson is no stranger to the spotlight either. Before transferring to South Carolina from Florida State, she led the nation in scoring as a Seminole last season, averaging 25.5 points per game. She is also a projected first-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. Latson also won't be the only Gamecocks with ties to Unrivaled. Former South Carolina greats Allisha Gray and Aliyah Boston played in the league's inaugural season, and MiLaysia Fulwiley, now an LSU Tiger, was also named to this year's NIL class.

The full Unrivaled NIL roster includes Lauren Betts (UCLA), Sienna Betts (UCLA), Madison Booker (Texas), Audi Crooks (Iowa State), Azzi Fudd (UConn), MiLaysia Fulwiley (LSU), Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame), Flau’jae Johnson (LSU), Ta'Niya Latson (South Carolina), Olivia Miles (TCU), Kiki Rice (UCLA), Sarah Strong (UConn), Syla Swords (Michigan), and JuJu Watkins (USC).