South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley confirmed that WNBA veteran Tiffany Mitchell and former players Mikiah Herbert Harrigan and Destiny Littleton are in Israel amid escalating missile strikes. Staley stated the university is actively working to ensure their safe return.
Littleton, currently playing for Hapoel Lev Jerusalem, reported being safe but heading to a shelter. Mitchell and Herbert Harrigan have reshared Staley's plea for prayers for their safe return.
Mitchell has previously played in Israel, while Herbert Harrigan plays for Elitzur Ramla. The situation unfolds as the U.S. and Israel conduct preemptive strikes against Iran, with Iran launching retaliatory attacks.