Lady Gamecocks Chloe Kitts Gives Up First Class Seat For Old Woman, Then The Unbelievable Happens! In a world where kindness often goes unnoticed, University of South Carolina women’s basketball star Chloe Kitts proved that small acts of generosity can lead to the most unexpected rewards…
In a world where kindness often goes unnoticed, University of South Carolina women’s basketball star Chloe Kitts proved that small acts of generosity can lead to the most unexpected rewards.
Kitts, a rising star for the South Carolina Gamecocks, was recently traveling back from a game when she found herself in the lap of luxury—seated comfortably in first class on a flight home. However, just before takeoff, she noticed an elderly woman struggling to shuffle down the aisle, her frail frame weighed down by her bags and exhaustion evident on her face.
Without hesitation, Kitts stood up, tapped the flight attendant, and made a simple yet powerful request:
“Please, let her have my seat.”
The woman, visibly moved, hesitated before graciously accepting.
Kitts relocated to an economy seat, settling in with little fanfare. But as fate would have it, she found herself next to a man who struck up a conversation about basketball.
“You play ball, huh?” he asked, glancing at her Gamecocks hoodie.
A casual chat soon turned into an in-depth discussion about the Gamecocks’ championship hopes. Then, in a moment straight out of a Hollywood script, the man introduced himself—he was a high-profile sports agent.
Impressed by Kitts’ humility and talent, he shared his contact information, hinting at future opportunities beyond college basketball.
Meanwhile, the elderly woman in first class was overwhelmed with gratitude. When she learned that her young benefactor was a college basketball player, she revealed that she had been a longtime Gamecocks season ticket holder, following the team for years.
“You just made an old fan’s day,” she said with a warm smile.
By the time the flight landed, Kitts had unknowingly secured both a lifelong fan and a potential professional connection—all because she chose kindness over comfort.
Her story serves as a reminder that even the smallest acts of generosity can create ripples far beyond what we can imagine.
Chloe Kitts may be making headlines on the basketball court, but this moment proved that her heart is just as big as her game.
Chloe Kitts flexes South Carolina women’s basketball national championship rings
South Carolina women’s basketball star Chloe Kitts showed of the team’s national championship rings and the diamonds are shining bright.
The South Carolina women’s basketball team is aiming for a repeat as national championships, and their 2024-25 campaign is off to a strong start.
Dawn Staley’s Lady Gamecocks sit at 7-1 on the season and sit at No. 3 in the AP Top 25 poll.
This week, while their eyes are still on the future, the team received its reward for last season’s effort with their icy national championship rings.
South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts shared a look at the rings on social media and the diamonds are shining bright.
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Those are a thing of beauty and serve as a reminder to the team that hard work pays off.
Kitts is in her junior season at South Carolina and averages 10.9 points and 8 rebounds per game. She is playing a bigger role for the team than in her sophomore year where she averaged 9.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists.
Kitts, who starred at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, was the No. 17 overall recruit in the Class of 2023. Along with her success at South Carolina, she helped USA basketball win gold in the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Championship and gold in the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup.
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