Where is MiLaysia Fulwiley from?

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MiLaysia Fulwiley is a collegiate basketball point guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, a team that competes in the Southeastern Conference. She is in her sophomore year as of February 2025. Fulwiley stands 1.78 m tall as per her official athlete profile on ESPN. She has been awarded multiple honors, some of which are the SEC All-Freshman Team and SEC tournament MVP in 2024. She also became the NCAA champion that year. Additionally, she was named McDonald's All-American in 2023. Coming out of high school, she was rated as a five-star recruit by ESPN before starting her college basketball career after getting offers from programs like Florida, Louisville, and Ole Miss.

Fulwiley made her college basketball debut against Notre Dame in 2023. Her name was enlisted in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team. The American college basketball player led her team to win the SEC tournament and also managed to bag the MVP following her performance. She has NIL Deals with brands like Red Bull, Curry Brand, Intuit TurboTax, and many more. Following her deal with the Curry Brand in March 2024, she became the first collegiate athlete to seal a deal with NBA Star Stephen Curry’s brand. As of March 2025, Fulwiley averaged 12.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 34 games in his sophomore season with the Gamecocks (via ESPN).

MiLaysia Fulwiley's hometown and birthplace

MiLaysia Fulwiley’s hometown is Columbia, South Carolina, United States as per the official roster of the South Carolina Gamecocks. She was born on April 21, 2005, in Columbia.

She attended W. J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina. She was also named to the varsity team ahead of the playoffs. She helped the side win the Class 2A state championship. During her six seasons with the team, she managed to win four state titles. Fulwiley ended her high school career becoming its all-time leading scorer. While Fulwiley was in her senior year, her name was enlisted to play in the McDonald's All-American Game.

MiLaysia Fulwiley nationality

MiLaysia Fulwiley is an American by nationality.

FAQs on MiLaysia Fulwiley

A. MiLaysia Fulwiley stands 5ft 10 inches or 1.78 m tall.

A. MiLaysia Fulwiley is 19 years old as of March 2025. 

A. Phelliccia Nixon is MiLaysia Fulwiley’s mother.

A. MiLaysia Fulwiley is an American college basketball athelete.

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