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South Carolina junior Chloe Kitts was back in the lineup against Clemson Tigers after missing the game against NC State.
As the top-ranked Gamecocks (5-0) operate without Kamilla Cardoso this season, Kitts played an instrumental role in USC’s close season opener win against Michigan. However, the forward struggled against the Tigers (3-1) on Wednesday at the Littlejohn Coliseum.
In 20 minutes of action, Kitts scored only four points while making 2 of 7 attempts from inside the arc. She also garnered eight rebounds as the Gamecocks won 77-45.
Chloe Kitts stats vs Clemson Tigers
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- 20 minutes played
- 4 points
- 8 rebounds
- 0 assists
- 1 steals
- 0 blocks
- 3 turnovers
- 2-7 FG
- 28.6% efficiency
- 0-0 3PT
- 0-0 FT
Chloe Kitts’s points came in the first half, divided between the first two quarters. She also garnered four offensive rebounds in that stretch, giving South Carolina multiple second-chance opportunities. The Gamecocks posted 27 second chance points while the Tigers only gathered five.
Kitts also impacted the game through her presence in the paint. Her 6-foot-2 frame forced Clemson to rely heavily on the 3-point line and jumpers. When the Tigers drove to the basket, most of their shots were either contested or forced to fade away.
As a result, Clemson Tigers shot a season-low 25.5% from the field (13 of 51) and were outrebounded 54 to 31 (23-7 offensive boards).
Chloe Kitts’ sister also plays college basketball
South Carolina’s standout Chloe Kitts has a sister in the Division I circuit. Freshman Kylee Kitts plays for Florida and is entering the college landscape as the 25th-ranked prospect in the nation.
The 6-foot-4 versatile player powered the Faith Christian Academy to its first Florida High School Athletic Association state championship. in her sophomore year.
Kylee Kitts’s sister was initially slated to join a college in 2025 but was reclassified to enter the 2024 talent class. Like the South Carolina forward, Kylee brings leadership, a high IQ, and versatility to the floor, making her a cultural piece for her program.
The two sisters could face off on the D1 level for the first time in February 2025, when Florida visits South Carolina near Valentine’s Day.
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