Chloe Kitts’ Boyfriend Breaks Silence with One Word After March Madness Final Loss — And No One Saw It Coming
When the final buzzer echoed across the packed arena, signaling South Carolina’s narrow and heartbreaking loss in the March Madness final, Chloe Kitts stood in the center of the court—emotion welling in her eyes, shoulders heavy under the weight of a season that fell just short of the championship dream.
It was the kind of defeat that silences crowds and shatters expectations. For a rising star like Kitts, who had poured her soul into every game, it was a devastating moment. Cameras zoomed in on her stunned expression, fans held their breath, and the media rushed to capture the reactions.
But it wasn’t a reporter or a teammate whose words defined that moment. It was her boyfriend.
And what he said shocked everyone—not because it was loud or dramatic, but because it was simple, heartfelt, and exactly what the world needed to hear.
Three words: “You’re the best.”
South Carolina star Chloe Kitts drops 1-word reaction to Ta’Niya Latson committing to Dawn Staley’s squad.
Image credits: IMAGN, @chloe.kitts/Instagram
Ta’Niya Latson, one of the biggest names in the transfer portal this offseason, will play for Dawn Staley’s South Carolina next year. The junior is coming off her best season, averaging 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals on 45.1% shooting. She was also the NCAA scoring leader last year, constantly surpassing talents like JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers and more.
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Latson announced her siding with the Gamecocks through an Instagram post on Tuesday.
“Feelin’ cocky! 🐔❤️,” she wrote.
As fans reacted to the guard’s decision, her new teammate Chloe Kitts also joined in:
“YUPPPP🙃,” she wrote.
Moreover, Raven Johnson, Kevin Durant and South Carolina’s new recruit Ayla McDowell also showcased their support:
“yesiirrr,” McDowell wrote.
“Toughhh,” Durant commented.
“👀👀👀❤️,” Johnson wrote.
Chloe Kitts and others hype Latson after her transfer | @cbgtaniya/Instagram
Ta’Niya Latson’s inclusion on the Gamecocks immediately changes the dynamics of the 2024 championship program.
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Dawn Staley’s offense capitalizes on its depth, rather than having the roster work around a star player. It helped South Carolina go undefeated last season and win the SEC championship this year. However, it failed in front of the UConn Huskies, who defeated them 82-59 in the title game on Sunday. Latson also brings versatility to Staley’s coaching playbook.
Raven Johnson was confident Ta’Niya Latson would land with Gamecocks
After Ta’Niya Latson entered the portal on Mar. 27, Raven Johnson confidently stated that she would be able to lure the best D1 scorer to the Gamecocks.
“I’d tell her let’s run it back like I played with her – me, MiLaysia, Ashlyn, Kamilla – we all played AAU with her,” she said. “So she knows what winning culture feels like, she knows how disciplined basketball team feels like.
“She know all the stuff. So, I’m definitely tryna get her to come here, I’m gonna be in her ear, I’m definitely in her ear. I’ll be happy, we all will be happy to play with her.”
Saahil’s extensive writing background stems from his love for sports and production collaborations with national-level athletes and coaches across multiple sports, giving him a deeper understanding of athletes’ mindsets and the humane side of athletic performance.
Among his favorite stories are Derrick Rose’s continued perseverance and Kobe Bryant’s mental shift after mounting four straight airballs in the 1997 Conference semifinals. On the collegiate level, Saahil is particularly stirred by Mike Krzyzewski’s stint at Team USA and is keen to document Cooper Flagg’s journey to the big league.
When not reporting, Saahil is chasing his pets, sunsets and his next pasta recipe; sometimes all three at once.
