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Meet Isla McDowell: South Carolina Commit and Future Star | Full Profile

February 21, 2025
Ayla McDowell pairs elite basketball ability with engineering ambitions and solves Rubik's Cubes in under a minute.

What does problem-solving on the court have in common with solving a Rubik's Cube? Ayla McDowell excels at both. The 6'2" forward from Cypress Springs High School in Texas ranks among the nation's top 25 prospects and committed to the University of South Carolina. Off the court, she pursues engineering studies and demonstrates her analytical mind by completing Rubik's Cubes in under 60 seconds.