Ta’Niya Latson, one of the most talented players in women’s college basketball over the past few years, has officially transferred from Florida State to the University of South Carolina.
Latson has been a star for the Seminoles, helping keep them among the ACC’s top teams with records of 23-10, 23-11, and 24-9 over the past three seasons. During that time, FSU reached the NCAA Tournament each year—though they were eliminated in the first round twice before falling in the second round this season.
The standout guard led the nation in scoring this past season, averaging 25.2 points per game. Despite her impressive resume and being in the running for several national awards, she remained under the radar for many casual fans.
That anonymity may soon be a thing of the past. Following FSU’s tournament exit, Latson entered the transfer portal and on Tuesday confirmed she’ll be joining the South Carolina Gamecocks.
South Carolina, coached by Dawn Staley, has become a women’s basketball powerhouse, with three national championships and four additional Final Four appearances in the last decade.
While FSU fans may be disappointed, most understand her decision—and it’s hard to blame her. Latson had likely achieved all she could in Tallahassee. Now, she’ll have a better chance to compete for a national title, gain more national attention, and likely earn greater NIL opportunities.
It’s a tough but honest reflection of where Florida State stands as a program. In truth, FSU was fortunate to land a player like Latson in the first place.
Although she may not average the same scoring numbers at South Carolina, she’s already proven she can be an elite offensive threat. At a program like South Carolina, she’ll now be in a position to chase bigger endorsements and reach a broader audience—much like stars such as Juju Watkins, Hailey Van Lith, and Paige Bueckers.
Sadly, those kinds of opportunities just weren’t as available at Florida State. That’s the unfortunate reality. But despite her move, FSU fans will continue to support her from afar in appreciation for everything she brought to the program.
