South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is currently in the midst of an intense stretch. Te-Hina Paopao's team is facing five consecutive opponents ranked in the Top 25 during this stretch.

Notre Dame women's basketball star Kylee Watson and South Carolina star Te-Hina Paopao marked their deep friendship by getting matching tattoos on their arms.

Te-Hina Paopao's unassuming leadership style, therefore, has been a perfect fit in Columbia. Only five Gamecocks are averaging more than 20 minutes per game, and Paopao leads the way at 25 ...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 07: Te-Hina Paopao #0 of the South Carolina Gamecocks poses with the trophy ... [+] after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes during the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Final ...