Lincoln 5-star phenom Oliviyah Edwards commits to modern basketball juggernaut

Lincoln High School star Oliviyah Edwards, the nation’s No. 3 recruit and a five-star prospect, has committed to Dawn Staley’s powerhouse South Carolina program after recently decommitting from Tennessee, per multiple reports.

In a social media post, Edwards wrote “Sometimes it takes twice to get it right” with accompanying footage of a visit to Columbia.

Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward who can score inside and out, was The News Tribune’s 2026 All-Area and state player of the year.

She averaged 30 points, 22 rebounds, five blocks and four assists per game this season for Lincoln, nearly willing the Abes to the 3A state tournament at the Tacoma Dome. She was the 3A Puget Sound League’s Narrows Division MVP and played in the McDonald’s All-American Game after the high school season ended.

Lincoln forward Oliviyah Edward (0) drives against Lakeside guard Kate Ma (25) during the regional round of the 3A state basketball tournament at Bellevue College, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Bellevue, Wash.

A week after decommitting from Tennessee in April, Edwards was in Columbia on a visit and was seen at a South Carolina baseball game alongside Staley and other Gamecocks on April 14, per The State.