Week 7 of the WNBA season was a banner stretch for South Carolina alumnae, especially those anchoring the post. With multiple Gamecocks putting up career-best numbers and continuing to be impact players on their respective teams, it’s safe to say that the legacy of “Post Player U” is not only alive—but thriving.
Among the most consistent and battle-tested Gamecocks in the league, Allisha Gray has continued to play a vital role for the surging Atlanta Dream, who currently sit at an impressive 11-6 on the season. Though her scoring has cooled slightly compared to earlier in the campaign, Gray has transitioned into a more well-rounded contributor. Now more of a rebounding and facilitating presence, she remains one of the Dream’s most reliable and hardest-working players—logging heavy minutes each game and proving her value across the stat sheet.
In fact, Gray’s playing time is among the most significant in the WNBA; she ranks third in the league in minutes played, a testament to both her durability and importance to the Dream’s game plan. Over the past week alone, she played a combined 117 minutes across three games, showcasing her ability to maintain high-level play over long stretches of action.
The week began with a tough road matchup at Dallas, which ended in a 68-55 loss. Despite the low team output, Gray played a full 39 minutes and contributed 13 points, three rebounds, and an assist. Her presence on the court, as always, brought consistency and effort, even if the result wasn’t in Atlanta’s favor.
In their next outing, the Dream faced off against the red-hot Minnesota Lynx in a tightly contested game that went into overtime. Though Atlanta ultimately fell 96-92, Gray again was a standout performer. She logged a grueling 42 minutes and delivered across the board: 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Her ability to contribute on both ends of the floor—guarding top perimeter threats while also grabbing boards and initiating offense—was on full display.
Gray saved her best performance of the week for Atlanta’s marquee home matchup against the New York Liberty, a team loaded with talent and championship aspirations. The Dream pulled off a hard-earned 90-81 victory, and Gray was instrumental. Playing 36 minutes, she scored 20 points while grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. Her scoring efficiency, poise under pressure, and high basketball IQ once again proved invaluable.
While Gray’s numbers are strong, her true impact goes beyond the box score. Her leadership, work ethic, and composure are qualities that every young player could learn from. As a veteran presence for Atlanta, she’s proving that South Carolina’s culture of discipline and grit translates seamlessly to the professional level.
And she’s just one of many Gamecocks making waves. With Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso both recording career-highs and A’ja Wilson continuing to rewrite the WNBA record books, Week 7 was a powerful showcase of the South Carolina women’s basketball legacy.
Stay tuned—because if this past week was any indication, the Gamecocks in the WNBA are just getting started.