Kelsi Andrews: IMG Academy Star and South Carolina Commit Overcomes Adversity

Kelsi Andrews is a standout 6'4" forward at IMG Academy who has proven her dominance on the national stage. During the girls' basketball program's historic run to its first championship at the Chipotle Nationals, Andrews delivered a massive double-double performance with 12 points and 13 rebounds in the title game. Ranked among the top 20 players in her class, her journey is defined by both elite skill and incredible resilience. Growing up in Mississippi as the daughter of a college coach, Andrews developed a relentless work ethic early on. Despite battling back from two torn ACLs and facing a senior season sidelined by a torn meniscus, her commitment to excellence remains unshaken. Now committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks, Andrews is poised to take her talents to the collegiate level and eventually the professional ranks of the WNBA. This profile highlights her journey through adversity and her bright future in women's basketball.