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Celebs congratulate national champion Gamecocks

After winning the national title on Sunday, celebs, leaders and alumni took to social media to congratulate the Gamecocks.

COLUMBIA, S.C. β€” The South Carolina Gamecocks are the national champions of women's college basketball again, avenging last year's loss to Iowa with a  87-85 victory in the title game. 

After winning the national title on Sunday, celebs, leaders, alumni and fans across the nation took to social media to congratulate the Gamecocks.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was among the first to tweet, announcing the University of South Carolina flag will be raised over the State House. 

Basketball legend Magic Johnson called the team one of the greatest to have ever played. 

Basketball great LeBron James chimed in, too.

President Joe Biden congratulated the Gamecocks on their perfect season.

Vice President Kamala Harris said she looks forward to celebrating with the Gamecocks at the White House.

Actor Samuel L. Jackson had something to say, too.

Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes posted "huge congrats."

Rapper Lil Wayne had a few words, too.

Gamecock basketball great Ailyah Boston shared her happiness with the win.

Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade chimed in with enthusiasm.

Former President Barack Obama congratulated the team on their third national title.

Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann confirmed a parade will happen on Main Street but did not say when.

CONGRATULATIONS to our Gamecock Women’s Basketball team! Thanks to them, we have a parade returning to Main Street....

Posted by Daniel Rickenmann onΒ Sunday, April 7, 2024

The Empire State Building announced it had gone garnet black in honor of the Gamecocks' national title.

Rapper GloRilla sent out a shout out to the Gamecocks, too.

South Carolina's head football coach Shane Beamer shared his excitement with the win.

Former South Carolina Governor Jim Hodges called the team the greatest Gamecock sports team of all time.

South Carolina State Senator Tameika Isaac Devine tweeted, too.

Darius Rucker, alumni of "Hootie and the Blowfish" fame, tweeted his congratulations to the team.

Plans for celebrating the national championship in Columbia have yet to be announced.

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