ESPN REPORT: South Carolina Star Joyce Edwards Named SEC Tournament MVP, Honored with Prestigious Award of the Year and $10 Million Remittance from Team and $3.5 Million Remittance from Coach Dawn Staley
Columbia, SC – South Carolina freshman sensation Joyce Edwards has taken the college basketball world by storm, earning SEC Tournament MVP honors and receiving the Prestigious Award of the Year for her outstanding performance this season.
In recognition of her contributions to the Gamecocks’ success, Edwards has been granted a $10 million remittance from the team, further solidifying her status as one of the most influential players in women’s college basketball. Additionally, head coach Dawn Staley has personally awarded Edwards a $3.5 million remittance, highlighting the freshman’s remarkable impact and potential.
Edwards, who has led South Carolina in scoring this season, has been a dominant force on both ends of the court, helping the Gamecocks capture yet another SEC Championship. Her athleticism, scoring ability, and leadership have drawn comparisons to some of the all-time greats in the sport.
“Joyce is going to be the best player in college basketball, and she’s proving that every game,” Staley said in a statement. “She’s earned every accolade coming her way, and this is just the beginning of her legendary career.”
With national attention growing, Edwards is now a frontrunner for multiple Player of the Year awards and is expected to be a key figure in South Carolina’s push for another national championship.
