South Carolina Gamecocks star Alicia Tournebize has given fans another reason to be excited as she prepares for a special moment in the upcoming basketball season…

The 6-foot-7 French forward is looking forward to returning to her home country as South Carolina prepares to open its 2026-27 season against Maryland in Paris on November 2.

 

Tournebize described the opportunity as special, especially because friends and family will finally get the chance to watch her play in person.

 

 

Her excitement has added another interesting storyline to Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks team.

For South Carolina fans, seeing Tournebize represent the Gamecocks on French soil makes the season opener even more meaningful.

With expectations high, supporters will be watching closely to see what the talented forward brings to the court this season.