Dates has plenty of time before worrying about a commitment decision. In the meantime, she can continue to field the collegiate offers. The latest one Dates received was from a Big Ten school – Purdue to be exact. After participating at the Live at LakePoint event in Georgia during last month’s live period, she will return to travel action with FBC United in mid-July in Louisville. This past season, Dates displayed exactly how far Goose Creek can go as she guided the Gators to the 5A Division 2 Lower State championship game. She received her first Division I offer from SC State two years ago and has added Clemson, Charleston Southern, Florida, Georgia Tech, Mississippi State, Auburn and UCF to that list.

Dates’ profile is continuing to rise – and with it, so are the offers. She also had herself a busy week on the recruiting trail as she secured offers from Mississippi State, Georgia Tech, UCF and Auburn. Dates is finishing up an appearance with FBC United at the Rocky Top Rumble in Knoxville. She is playing up in class with the 17U team. Dates completed her freshman campaign last season at 5A Division 2 Goose Creek where she led her Gators to the Lower State championship game. She competed in 28 contests last season and averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. 

Madeline Dates Madeline Dates 5'9" | PG Goose Creek | 2029 State SC may have been the most talented player all weekend. The crazy thing that is hard to believe is she is only a 2029. Her skillset goes unmatched. Madeline does everything extremely well. She shot the three at an elite level. It looked smooth and it went in often. Shooting the ball was probably her biggest asset this weekend, but she could also drive to the basket and get buckets at will. She has picked up numerous P4 offers in the last few weeks.

It was only fitting that a stellar performance in Georgia would lead to Dates securing an offer from a Division I Peach State school. That school was Georgia Tech and Dates adds that to the Florida offer she received at the start of the month. She always keeps a consistent game face on and her talent perfectly compliments the attitude she brings to every game she plays in. From her ability to finish strong at the rim to keeping her arms and hands outstretched on defense to her ability to draw contact and get to the free throw line, one can see why Dates has a built a national profile as a Power 4 prospect. She led her Goose Creek team to the 5A Division 2 Lower State championship game and averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest last season. 

Coach Tammi Reiss has made her presence known across the Palmetto State as of late. Roughly a week ago, Dates was another that had also secured an offer from Florida after a conversation with Shay Robinson – Florida’s associate head coach. This is the initial grassroots season where Dates is wearing the FBC United uniform and running on the Under Armour circuit. She is also playing up in class in the 17U division. Dates will be at Live At Lakepoint this weekend in Georgia. Dates first played at the high school level as a seventh grader and averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals for a 5A Division 2 Goose Creek team that were Lower State championship participants.

A long, lanky guard that can do a lot of everything. Madeline showcased her elite skills on both sides of the ball. She was very decisive of attacking the basket when she saw open lanes to slash through. Dates also has an excellent three-point shot. She can definitely score the ball at all three levels very efficiently.

Dates was another elite 2029 prospect playing up for Mo and FBC United. The thing that stood out to me first and foremost was her quick decision making. Dates knew what she was going to do when the ball got to her and as soon as it was in her possession she made her next move keeping her defender guessing and off balanced. When she did get settled in a spot, she was elite shooting the ball on passes from her teammates, both inside the three point line and outside of it. The ball didn’t hit the rim on a lot of the shots she made and her form was excellent. She has very good size and length and utilized it well slashing to the basket. I really liked the way she defended as well on the press and in the harcourt with active hands and her long wingspan. Madeline is a player I really look forward to seeing play again and hopefully soon.

The Gators of 5A Division 2 Goose Creek also have the distinction of its most recent 20-win campaign being in 2019-20 – when they won its most recent state championship (and third in four years at the time). That was before this season. Not only has Dates powered Goose Creek to second ranking in the most recent 5A Division 2 coaches’ poll, but she led her team to a region championship after running the table against its region foes. Dates played in all 25 games this season for the Gators and averaged 20.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per contest. 

Dates is swiftly establishing a statewide profile – and even a national one. She already has several Division I offers on her resume as Clemson, Charleston Southern and SC State hope to see her wearing their respective colors when 2029 arrives. Dates has her Goose Creek assembling ranked second in the most recent 5A Division 2 coaches’ poll – only behind undefeated North Myrtle Beach. Dates first played at the varsity level as a seventh grader and has averaged 20 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.7 steals per contest in 2025-26. When a team can say its only losses during a season were against 4A powerhouses Camden and North Augusta, said team is doing something right. On Dec. 15, Dates had a career day against 4A Beaufort when she put together a 39-point, seven-rebound, three-steal, three-assist outing against the Eagles.

Dates’ emergence as one of the premier freshmen in the Palmetto State has her Goose Creek team firmly in the 5A Division 2 contenders’ chat. The fourth matchup of Saturday’s Girls Night Out featured her Gators and the Bulldogs of 4A Camden. Dates, who recently landed offers from Clemson and Charleston Southern, concluded her evening with 20 points. Out of the 20 she scored, 12 occurred in the first half of play. For the most part, the contest took on an up-tempo feel and Dates displayed how much she thrives in that type of matchup. Dates understands how to organize an offense in a half court set and can put points on the board from all three levels.