$12 million-worth Dawn Staley makes her feelings known as Chloe Kitts drops first Gamecocks triple double since Aliyah Boston

South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley praised Chloe Kitts after her phenomenal performance against the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday. Kitts became the first Gamecocks star to record a triple-double since Aliyah Boston in 2021.

Kitts had 16 points, 13 rebounds and a career-high 13 assists. She also had a career-high four steals. Sanai Feagin complemented her with 22 points in the 75-59 win.

Staley, who has a net worth of $12 million (per Celebrity Net Worth), hailed Kitts' performance as the Gamecocks improved to 26-3.

"It was the hard way," Staley said. "It was really the hard way. It was playmaking; it was determination; it was will. It was Chloe Kitts. Chloe Kitts has this in her, and she couldn't be playing her best basketball at the right time."

With Kitts searching for one final assist to complete a triple-double, Dawn Staley called for a timeout with 7:39 left.

She drew up a play that involved Kitts throwing a dime to Joyce Edwards inside the paint at 5:37. The Gamecocks players jumped out of their seats and waved their towels in admiration following Kitts' achievement.

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Chloe Kitts' triple double helps South Carolina secure double-bye in the SEC Tournament

Although the Gamecocks (26-3, 14-1 Southeastern Conference) are yet to play their regular season finale against No. 15 Kentucky, their win against Ole Miss maintained a tie with No. 1 Texas (28-2, 14-1) in the conference standings.

South Carolina's road win on Thursday resulted in it securing a double-bye in the SEC Tournament, locking up one of the top four seeds.

Meanwhile, Chloe Kitts' triple-double improved her season average to 9.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. The third-year forward is shooting 50.0%, including 26.7% from the 3-point line. She's averaging 20.5 minutes of action per game, a marked jump from 18.6 last season and only 6.9 in her freshman season.

The Gamecocks are looking to win the NCAA championship, and spirited performances from Kitts could pave the way in March Madness.