
Sam Dekker Joins South Carolina Staff as Player Development Assistant
Sam Dekker's hiring underscores South Carolina's focus on rebuilding momentum through seasoned expertise and player-centric coaching.
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Sam Dekker's hiring underscores South Carolina's focus on rebuilding momentum through seasoned expertise and player-centric coaching.

After a distinguished playing career, Sam Dekker transitions to coaching, aligning with Lamont Paris to shape the next generation of Gamecocks talent.

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South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris announced the hiring of former player Sam Dekker, a Wisconsin alumnus, as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive playing background and potential impact on player development.
Sam Dekker, a former Wisconsin Badgers standout and 11‑year NBA veteran, has been appointed assistant coach on Lamont Paris’s staff at the University of South Carolina, bringing a global perspective and proven player‑development expertise.

Sam Dekker, a veteran of 11 professional seasons spanning the NBA and overseas leagues, has been appointed assistant coach under head coach Lamont Paris at the University of South Carolina, where he will focus on player development.

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