Dates has become one of the most sought-after prospects in the Palmetto State – and the nation. Not only did she depart from South Carolina’s camp with a solid outing, she made headlines when she landed an offer from coach Staley herself. Dates has secured a large number of Division I offers including from Purdue, Auburn, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Florida since the season ended – and what a campaign it was for Goose Creek. Dates led her Gators to a 25-3 record and a berth in the Lower State championship game. She played in all 28 games while averaging 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals per matchup. 

Dates has landed a plethora of Division I offers already, but arguably none bigger than the one she received recently. Her and her 5A Goose Creek team participated in coach Dawn Staley’s team camp at South Carolina and added a Gamecocks offer to her list. Dates is set to resume her travel schedule during July’s live period from July 10-13 in Louisville running with FBC United on the travel circuit. Last season would see Dates lead her Gators to a berth in the 5A Division 2 Lower State championship game. She averaged 20 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 steals as she played in all 28 games last season.

One of the best players in the state and nationally, even though she is only a 2029. There is not much that Madeline Dates Madeline Dates 5'9" | PG Goose Creek | 2029 State SC is not able to do with the ball in her hands. She is a prolific three level scorer, solid defender, rebounder and makes good decisions on the court. Madeline is going to be someone that leaves her mark on the game for many years.

Considering the laundry list of Division I offers Dates has already garnered, many a college coach was on hand to watch Dates and her Goose Creek group match up against defending 4A Upper State champion Westside. Dates displayed plenty of Power Four-level skills to the tune of 15 points. She is taller than many of her peer guards and that helps when looking to corral one’s own rebound in case of a missed attempt. An element of her overall playmaking capabilities includes the ability to locate attacking lanes to the basket, finish at the rim and fall to the floor if necessary to complete a play. 

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.