MiLaysia Fulwiley & GF JaMeesia Ford enjoy a fun car ride on South Carolina hooper's 20th birthday

MiLaysia Fulwiley and her girlfriend JaMeesia Ford were seen enjoying a car ride as they celebrated the South Carolina hooper's 20th birthday. Ford posted an Instagram story showing the two vibing to a song.

Ja'Meesia Ford and MiLaysia Fulwiley first interacted with each other during the second week of school. The South Carolina hooper was in her "sweats" when she saw the 2-time NCAA track and field champion for the first time. “I liked her outfit,” Fulwiley said, as per thestate, “because she had this ‘schoolgirl’ look.

"She had on a skirt, and she looked like she was going to class." The two then officially met during South Carolina women’s basketball and track and field's hangout session in the 2023 fall semester. Fulwiley and Ford eventually started spending time together and made their relationship official on social media, shortly after.

On the court, Fulwiley made an impression by averaging 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.7 blocks per game in her freshman year (2023–24). She shot 43.8% from the field, including 34.3% from beyond the arc. She was named the SEC’s Sixth Woman of the Year, also earning All-SEC recognition.

As a sophomore (2024–25), Fulwiley averaged 11.7 points again, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists,1.5 steals and shot 42.6% from the field. She added 458 points to her career total, bringing her two-season tally to 904.

MiLaysia Fulwiley thanks Dawn Staley and South Carolina

MiLaysia Fulwiley expressed her gratitude to South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks staff after she entered the transfer portal. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Fulwiley hailed the South Carolina community and fans.

“Without my village, I wouldn’t be where I am today, chasing my dreams,” Fulwiley wrote. “After thoughtful consideration, I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal. I’m excited for what’s next and grateful for all the continued love and support.”

Fulwiley helped the program to a national championship in 2024 and a runner-up finish last season.

In 77 games for the Gamecocks, Fulwiley averaged 11.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while shooting 43.2% from the field, including 30.2% from beyond the arc.