April 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m. ET
The South Carolina women’s basketball program consistently attracts the premier talent across the country.
This season, the Gamecocks bolstered their roster with an elite international player. Forward Alicia Tournebize committed to South Carolina in December and became an early enrollee, joining the squad in January.
At 18 years old, the freshman hails from France, having transitioned to collegiate basketball after a stint in professional leagues.
Tournebize’s presence enhanced South Carolina’s depth during the latter part of the season, contributing to the Gamecocks reaching their sixth consecutive Elite Eight appearance.
Before she and the top-seeded South Carolina (34-3) face off against No. 3 seed TCU (32-5) in the Elite Eight on March 30 (9 p.m. ET, ESPN) at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, here’s a closer look at Tournebize.
Alicia Tournebize’s Statistical Overview
Since her debut in January, Tournebize has participated in 17 games. She currently averages 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds over 12 minutes per contest, maintaining a 43.5% field goal percentage.
Alicia Tournebize’s Parental Lineage
Alicia Tournebize is the daughter of Isabelle Fijalkowski, a prominent French basketball player. Isabelle competed for Colorado, spent two seasons in the WNBA, and also had a professional career in France and Italy.
Fijalkowski earned induction into the French Basketball Academy Hall of Fame in 2011 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2020. Additionally, she is slated for induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
Alicia Tournebize’s Stature
According to the South Carolina roster, Tournebize stands at 6-foot-7, making her the tallest athlete on the Gamecocks’ squad.
Is Alicia Tournebize Capable of Dunking?
Indeed, Alicia Tournebize possesses the ability to dunk, a feat she accomplished in a game while playing in France. A video showcasing Tournebize dunking during a South Carolina March Madness practice drill on March 20 quickly gained widespread attention online.
While Tournebize has not yet performed a dunk in an official South Carolina game, she is one of only two players on the team capable of doing so. The other is Ashlyn Watkins, who, despite taking this season off, has successfully dunked in three South Carolina games.
Tia Reid reports on Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. She can be reached via email at [email protected] and followed on X at @tiareid65.