Ta'Niya Latson
College / Club
South Carolina
Height
5-8
Position
Guard
Age
Country
USA
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 13: 13th overall
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
Prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft, Ta’Niya Latson possesses explosive scoring ability, utilizing her quick first step, speed, and agility to create separation from defenders. This allows her to attack the basket with ease and get her shot off in tight spaces. Her ability to accelerate past defenders has been a defining trait throughout her college career, making her one of the toughest guards to contain in transition and isolation.
Read Next: See how Latson’s game stacks up head-to-head: Flau’jae Johnson vs. Ta’Niya Latson.
Notable Teammates
Tessa Johnson (South Carolina) • Raven Johnson (South Carolina) • Madina Okot (South Carolina) • Alicia Tournebize (South Carolina) • Joyce Edwards (South Carolina) Makayla Timpson (Florida State)
Draft Board Comparison
| Rank | Name | Season | Team | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Angela Dugalić | '25-26 | UCLA | 50.2 | 32.6 | 74.1 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 9.0 |
| 11 | Ta’Niya Latson | '25-26 | SC | 48.6 | 32.5 | 80.3 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 14.1 |
| 12 | Cotie McMahon | '25-26 | Ole Miss | 45.1 | 28.6 | 73.5 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 19.5 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Virginia (Feb 2025) – Latson records fifth double-double with 27 points, 12 assists and five rebounds. [Read the article.]
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FROM COLUMBIA TO THE BIG APPLE
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