Olivia Thompson Continues To Live The Dream

A look at the magical freshman season for Olivia Thompson that ended with her receiving a scholarship.

Freshman year for Olivia Thompson at the University of South Carolina was one for the books. 

A former 5A player of the year out of Lexington High, she knows first hand the work that's gone in to building the Gamecock women's basketball program into what it is today. 

As a walk-on, she hit the court in the same arena she grew up watching other Gamecock greats and scored a career-high 10 points against Alabama State. 

The ride continued with exciting wins against SEC rival Mississippi and a historic win over UConn before ending with an SEC title. 

Though she and her teammates weren't able to compete for that illustrious national championship, Thompson got her one shining moment Wednesday night as Dawn Staley presented her with a full scholarship. 

Thompson described it as another dream come true. 

I’ve been dreaming for this moment since I was young.

Today I can say that I have a full scholarship at the Univerisry of South Carolina.

I’m so thankful for my teammates, coaches and family. I’m forever grateful ❤️

— liv (@livv_thom) August 6, 2020

Her teammates immediately shared in her excitement. 

Soooo I’m sooo proud and excited for my girl @0livia_Th0mps0n for receiving a much desvered FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP... you have worked so hard for this and look what God has done. Keep grinding kid! 💪🏽

— Destiny Littleton (@dstnylttltn24) August 6, 2020

I have to give my girl a huge s/o @0livia_Th0mps0n youre changing the game. Walk on & earn a Full scholarship at the best college in the nation. Young recruits take note,not everyone’s road is the same,work your butt off & you’ll have success! Psalms 128:2

— Laeticia Amihere (@_Theblackqueen_) August 6, 2020