The Gamecocks have back their entire starting lineup from last season , when they reached the N.C.A.A. tournament 's round of 16 .
They bolstered their roster by persuading A'ja Wilson , now a star freshman , to turn down Auriemma and stay home to play in Columbia .
The Gamecocks have back their entire starting lineup from last season , when they reached the N.C.A.A. tournament 's round of 16 , and they bolstered their roster by persuading A'ja Wilson , now a star freshman , to turn down Auriemma and stay home to play in Columbia .