The NCAA tournament is underway for both men and women right now. There are some major names involved in the tournament right now, especially for the top seeds in each bracket. One of the growing stars involved in the women’s NCAA tournament is South Carolina star MiLaysia Fulwiley.
Fulwiley is a solid piece for the South Carolina team, as they are a top-ranked squad in the NCAA tournament. The star guard has evolved her game, averaging 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game in the regular season. Fulwiley got her NCAA tournament off to a great start, as he contributed 15 points, 5 assists, 4 blocks, and 3 steals, a show-stealing performance.
Fulwiley’s name has started to ring bells more and more, as she has continued to get better on the court, which has led to some major moves off the court.
Stephen Curry Wears MiLaysia Fulwiley’s Shirt
Fulwiley has several deals in place that are helping to grow her popularity. Fulwiley signed with Stephen Curry’s Curry Brand in March 2024, becoming the first college athlete to do so. Fulwiley has two custom shoes with the Curry brand, with the newest edition releasing this past Friday.
It was a good Friday for Fulwiley as she would have her amazing performance in the NCAA tournament, release a new shoe, and see Curry entering the arena wearing a Playa Society T-shirt with her face on it. That moment was surreal for Fulwiley, and she expressed how special it was:
MiLaysia Fulwiley says she couldn't believe when she saw Steph Curry wearing a shirt with her on it:
"I almost cried, honestly." 🥲@GamecockWBB pic.twitter.com/kYxG3p6qaG
— Jared Parker (@jaredparkertv) March 21, 2025
“Just having connections like that makes me know I am very blessed and when I saw him wear the shirt, I just thought ‘Wow this is a dream come true.’ I could only dream for something like that to happen and the fact that it happened just shows how good of a person he is. He didn’t have to do that, just because I’m signed to him he didn’t have to do that.”
The Chef knows who's about to be cookin' up some madness 🔥
Steph Curry pulled up to the Warriors game reppin' Milaysia Fulwiley 😮💨@GamecockWBB pic.twitter.com/vf9LE6sDPL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 21, 2025
Curry wearing that shirt not only put the light on Fulwiley ahead of her appearance in the NCAA tournament, but it also managed to improve her standing in the mainstream, as her name drew headlines as a result of the Curry gesture.
Can South Carolina Win The NCAA Tournament?
Fulwiley and the South Carolina Gamecocks are a top-ranked seed in the NCAA tournament, and people have them picked to win it all. The Gamecocks have a strong team with a lot of talent, which makes them a tough out.
Will Fulwiley and the Gamecocks be able to pull it off? Their next game is against the ninth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, which will be a tough battle.