In a major recruiting win for the South Carolina Gamecocks, five-star forward Agot Makeer, the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, has officially reaffirmed her commitment to head coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks. Despite a significant late push from the Texas Longhorns — reportedly including a lucrative NIL offer — Makeer has made it clear she’s staying loyal to the program she first pledged to on March 1st.
Makeer’s decision sends a strong message across the college basketball landscape: South Carolina remains a premier destination for elite talent, and the culture built by Staley continues to foster deep-rooted trust with players.
Sources close to the situation confirmed that Texas made a serious attempt to flip Makeer’s commitment in recent weeks. The Longhorns, eager to build momentum in the ultra-competitive Big 12 and national landscape, were hoping to capitalize on Makeer’s rising stock and unique skill set. However, their efforts were rebuffed by the 6’3” forward, who reportedly declined a “massive offer” from the program.
“I’ve made my decision and I’m sticking with it,” Makeer said in a brief statement. “Coach Staley believed in me early, and I believe in her and the vision she has for me at South Carolina. I’m excited to be part of something special.”
Makeer, known for her versatility, athleticism, and defensive instincts, is expected to make an immediate impact in Columbia. Her game is a natural fit for South Carolina’s physical and disciplined style of play, and she joins what is already shaping up to be another elite recruiting class for the defending national powerhouse.
This reaffirmation also marks another recruiting triumph for Staley, who continues to outmaneuver high-profile programs in landing — and keeping — top-tier talent. With Makeer now solidly in the fold, South Carolina’s 2025 class gains even more star power, keeping the Gamecocks positioned among the nation’s elite.
South Carolina fans can now breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that one of the top players in the country has chosen not only to commit but to stay committed — a rarity in today’s fast-changing college athletics landscape.
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