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Lulu Kesin

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sports writer | currently: South Carolina women’s basketball and football reporter for The Greenville News/ USA TODAY network | formerly: The Ringer, Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe | MA native

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Thank you so much!

29.09.2025 23:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Tracking which former South Carolina, Dawn Staley players will participate in Unrivaled in 2026 Tracking which former South Carolina women's basketball players will participate in Unrivaled in 2026.

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

29.09.2025 23:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
How Dawn Staley's most important player Raven Johnson tried to rediscover what's missing from her game Why South Carolina women's basketball point guard Raven Johnson's offseason focus can elevate Dawn Staley's offense in the 2025-26 season.

My story on South Carolina women’s basketball point guard Raven Johnson from media this week:

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

25.09.2025 16:18 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

Shane Beamer on South Carolina's leaders

"He's got his own leadership style, but guys respect him," Beamer said of Sellers. "It's just conveying to them the impact they can have and realizing that their words matter, whether it be (Sellers) or anybody."
www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

23.09.2025 21:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina's easier schedule not a reaction to No. 1 seed snub, Dawn Staley says Dawn Staley said the reason South Carolina will face less mid major than high major teams in 2025-26 isn't because of last year's tournament seeding.

First practice for South Carolina women's basketball today

What Dawn Staley said about 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the Gamecocks

"Scheduling is hard, people don't wanna play us... we've added some HBCUs just to lift up every aspect of our sport"
www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

22.09.2025 21:13 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina's easier schedule not a reaction to No. 1 seed snub, Dawn Staley says Dawn Staley said the reason South Carolina will face less mid major than high major teams in 2025-26 isn't because of last year's tournament seeding.

First practice for South Carolina women's basketball today

What Dawn Staley said about 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the Gamecocks

"Scheduling is hard, people don't wanna play us... we've added some HBCUs just to lift up every aspect of our sport"
www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

22.09.2025 21:13 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Dawn Staley explains Ashlyn Watkins' involvement with South Carolina women's basketball for 2025-26 South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley provided insight to Ashlyn Watkins' involvement this season since she won't be playing basketball.

The latest update on Ashlyn Watkins from South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

22.09.2025 21:11 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer on LaNorris Sellers injury update: 'Optimistic' South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer provided an update on QB LaNorris Sellers' injury that occurred during loss to Vanderbilt on Sept. 13.

LaNorris Sellers injury update from Shane Beamer
www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

14.09.2025 21:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Shane Beamer addresses Virginia Tech coaching vacancy, focused on South Carolina football South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer, who played and coached the Hokies was asked about the firing of Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry.

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

14.09.2025 21:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Lulu Kesin: Greenville News' South Carolina women's basketball and football beat writer

Many thanks to Jeff Pearlman for having me on the pod.

open.spotify.com/episode/1ZOs...

09.09.2025 14:06 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
How South Carolina punter Mason Love uses music, muscle and a one-word tattoo to pursue perfection South Carolina football’s Mason Love uses music, weightlifting, yoga and a one-word tattoo as he pursues the perfect punt. It seems to be working.

From Etta James to yoga and more.

My story on South Carolina's new punter Mason Love

“A lot of the same ways when people ask me to describe LaNorris Sellers, I would say the same thing about Mason. Just his demeanor."

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

04.09.2025 14:36 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
How South Carolina punter Mason Love uses music, muscle and a one-word tattoo to pursue perfection South Carolina football’s Mason Love uses music, weightlifting, yoga and a one-word tattoo as he pursues the perfect punt. It seems to be working.

From Etta James to yoga and more.

My story on South Carolina's new punter Mason Love

“A lot of the same ways when people ask me to describe LaNorris Sellers, I would say the same thing about Mason. Just his demeanor."

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

04.09.2025 14:36 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina athletics switch to Nike from Under Armour approved starting in 2026 South Carolina athletics is switching from Under Armour to Nike as its official apparel supplier beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

South Carolina's deal with Nike is official and the partnership begins 7/1/26

The terms sheet revealed "Nike will provide USC Basketball with Nike-branded A'ja Wilson signature sneakers including USC-specific colorways to wear on the court" and more

Story: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

22.08.2025 17:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina athletics switch to Nike from Under Armour approved starting in 2026 South Carolina athletics is switching from Under Armour to Nike as its official apparel supplier beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.

South Carolina's deal with Nike is official and the partnership begins 7/1/26

The terms sheet revealed "Nike will provide USC Basketball with Nike-branded A'ja Wilson signature sneakers including USC-specific colorways to wear on the court" and more

Story: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

22.08.2025 17:31 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Where South Carolina football stands at tight end in 2025, including 'Mr. Lunchbox' South Carolina football doesn't have its star tight end Joshua Simon anymore but replacing his production is a group effort. Who to watch in 2025.

I took a look at some tight end options for South Carolina football.

Who is "Mr. Lunchbox?"

Who might Shane Beamer depend on without Josh Simon this year?

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

14.08.2025 15:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Dawn Staley tells Michelle Obama what she likes and doesn't like about revenue sharing South Carolina women's basketball's Dawn Staley discussed revenue sharing and changes to college sports on former First Lady Michelle Obama's podcast.

Dawn Staley was on Michelle Obama's podcast and talked a lot about revenue sharing.

On how it's impacted recruiting, NDAs, the need for control and what she likes and dislikes about the changes to college sports:

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

13.08.2025 17:43 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
How a Shane Beamer 'Office' spoof sparked Oscar Adaway's interest in South Carolina football Oscar Adaway, now in his second season with South Carolina football, had an early interest in Shane Beamer's program because of 'The Office.'

I asked South Carolina RB Oscar Adaway about his relationship with Shane Beamer. He said before he transferred, he saw The Office parody video the program made.

"I had seen it and (thought), 'That's a head coach I would love to play for'"

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

13.08.2025 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
South Carolina football's spot in preseason AP Top 25 poll is exactly where you'd expect Here's where coach Shane Beamer, star QB LaNorris Sellers and South Carolina football were ranked in preseason AP top 25 poll, released on Aug. 11.

AP top 25 is out and South Carolina football is ranked No. 13 heading into the season opener on Aug. 31.

Clemson is No. 4. in the poll, up two spots from the coaches poll where the Tigers are No. 6. heading into their season opener against LSU.

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

11.08.2025 16:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What happens if LaNorris Sellers gets hurt? Analyzing South Carolina's backup QB options Who is LaNorris Sellers backup in 2025? Looking at options in South Carolina football, Shane Beamer's quarterback room.

Who is LaNorris Sellers' backup quarterback? Who does Shane Beamer trust with South Carolina's offense if his star gets injured.

What we know so far about the QB2 competition

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

11.08.2025 15:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why the SEC football Netflix show was made for coaches like Shane Beamer at South Carolina South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer chose to be one of 10 programs feature in Netflix's new series. Why Justin King wasn't surprised.

“I think people support programs when they know the players"

Shane Beamer always gives Justin King and the creative team access to the program but by participating in Netflix's new docuseries, South Carolina FB can connect with an even bigger audience

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

05.08.2025 20:35 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Why the SEC football Netflix show was made for coaches like Shane Beamer at South Carolina South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer chose to be one of 10 programs feature in Netflix's new series. Why Justin King wasn't surprised.

“I think people support programs when they know the players"

Shane Beamer always gives Justin King and the creative team access to the program but by participating in Netflix's new docuseries, South Carolina FB can connect with an even bigger audience

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

05.08.2025 20:35 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Ashlyn Watkins taking season off, won't play for South Carolina women's basketball in 2025-26 South Carolina women's basketball forward Ashlyn Watkins will not play for the Gamecocks, coach Dawn Staley for the 2025-26 season.

Some roster changes for South Carolina women’s basketball.

Ashlyn Watkins is taking a year off from basketball and won’t play this season. She plans to return in 2026-27.

My story from Friday: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

28.07.2025 02:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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27.07.2025 21:40 — 👍 12588    🔁 4406    💬 441    📌 160
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Dawn Staley to Knicks or WNBA? What South Carolina coach has said about pro jobs Could South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley leave the Gamecocks for a WNBA or NBA coaching job? Signs point to no and here's why.

Would Dawn Staley coach the Knicks? Is she going to leave South Carolina to coach in the WNBA?

I dive into everything she’s said about coaching at the professional level and why I believe it’s unlikely she’ll leave the Gamecocks

www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

30.06.2025 17:14 — 👍 1    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1
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Caught up with Te-Hina Paopao today at Dream practice.

Asked her about her relationship with Allisha Gray and the rest of the team.

Paopao: “They call me the annoying little sister, and I take pride in that.”

Please listen to her full explanation of her shenanigans. 😂😭 She is a gem.

19.06.2025 22:49 — 👍 58    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 1

(Credit to @bylulukesin.bsky.social for the question)

19.06.2025 22:49 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Dawn Staley's home is with South Carolina women's basketball but she's forever Philadelphia Dawn Staley is now South Carolina women's basketball's hero but without Philadelphia, there'd be no iconic status or success.

Dawn Staley’s home is with South Carolina women’s basketball but she’s forever Philly.

My latest feature: www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports...

04.06.2025 15:02 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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MiLaysia Fulwiley is officially entering the transfer portal.

First reported by @bylulukesin.bsky.social on April 11.

17.04.2025 16:49 — 👍 18    🔁 6    💬 2    📌 5
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Why Sedona Prince is the toughest WNBA draft prospect to evaluate She's a skilled 6-7 center, but some GMs have expressed doubt about drafting Sedona Prince after accusations of intimate partner violence.

Beast of a story here by @katiebarnes.bsky.social, unpacking everything. Well worth your time. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

12.04.2025 14:33 — 👍 23    🔁 11    💬 4    📌 7

Can confirm MILaysia Fulwiley is in the transfer portal. @bylulukesin.bsky.social first.

11.04.2025 17:57 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 7

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