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South Carolina opened its Baha Mar Hoops Summer League campaign with back‑to‑back victories, highlighted by Kory Mincy’s scoring and a balanced attack that emphasized defense and three‑point shooting.
Mike Sharavjamts, a former South Carolina forward known as ‘Mongolian Mike,’ is among 17 players suing for a fifth year of college eligibility, while Coach Lamont Paris confirms the team will field a complete roster next season.
Coach Lamont Paris expresses confidence in his point guards, Kory Mincy and Marcus Johnson, as the Gamecocks prepare for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting their complementary skills and summer league progress.
Kory Mincy, a senior point guard from East Point, Georgia, joins the South Carolina Gamecocks with a track record of scoring, playmaking and community‑focused leadership, aiming to shape the team’s future both on and off the court.
Coach Lamont Paris leads the South Carolina Gamecocks on a Bahamas trip aimed at building cohesion among 12 newcomers before the upcoming season
The Gamecocks finalized their SEC slate, beginning Jan. 2 at LSU and ending March 6 at Georgia, while welcoming a dozen newcomers, including five international players.
The Southeastern Conference released the Gamecocks' 2027 men's basketball slate, highlighting a home opener against LSU and a March tournament in Nashville.
Josh Leonard, the 6‑foot‑7 forward who dominated South Carolina high school basketball, is transferring to IMG Academy in Florida to complete his senior year. The move follows a pattern among elite local players who have sought national exposure beyond state borders.
Despite a shift in apparel and equipment partners, the Gamecocks will continue using Wilson basketballs for the upcoming season, a choice driven by performance, tradition and postseason readiness.
South Carolina coach Lamont Paris discusses the team's versatile point‑guard rotation, highlighting veteran Kory Mincy, freshman Marcus Johnson and the supporting cast that can all handle the ball.
Former NBA forward Sam Dekker has been hired by South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris, adding NBA pedigree and international insight to the Gamecocks' coaching staff.
Freshman guard Marcus Johnson, a two‑time Mr. Ohio honoree, is expected to make an immediate impact for the South Carolina Gamecocks despite a roster crowded with transfers and seniors.
South Carolina's men's basketball program is set for a transformative season as head coach Lamont Paris welcomes five overseas athletes to the roster, bringing diverse skills and perspectives.
The Southeastern Conference released its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, detailing home and away matchups for all 16 schools. South Carolina will host Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas and Texas A&M, while traveling to Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Coach Lamont Paris, in his fifth season, hopes the schedule will help the Gamecocks reclaim an NCAA Tournament berth.
The university announced its full conference slate on Thursday, highlighting matchups that will test the team’s depth as head coach Lamont Paris enters his fifth year.
The Southeastern Conference has announced home and away designations for the upcoming season, highlighting matchups against national contenders and outlining the path forward for South Carolina basketball.
The Gamecocks have added 12 players, boosted their NIL budget, and targeted top prospects as Coach Lamont Paris pushes for a winning culture.
The University of Arkansas announced its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, detailing SEC matchups and a challenging non‑conference road trip that includes marquee road games and summer exhibitions.
The Gamecocks finalize their fifth scholarship player, Nasir Hines, while Trae Young pushes for Anthony Davis’s return to Washington and hints at a possible Utah Jazz fit. Walker Kessler’s future also hangs in the balance.
The Gamecocks have added Mathias Alessandro, Nasir Hines and Ford Wilder, while coach Lamont Paris faces pressure to return the program to the tournament.
The University of South Carolina announces the completion of its men’s basketball roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, welcoming three new prospects who bring a mix of international experience and domestic pedigree.
The Gamecocks finalize their roster for the upcoming season, adding a Brazilian power forward recovering from injury and two domestic prospects, while preparing for a summer of exhibition play.
The board cleared multi‑year deals for Steve Smith, Matt Williams, Bill Cilento and Chad Oxendine, linking earnings to postseason milestones and leveraging past connections at Coastal Carolina.
The University of South Carolina has sealed a two-year contract for assistant coach Steve Smith, rewarding his extensive coaching résumé with a $400,000 base salary and sizable tournament incentives. The agreement includes performance bonuses, buyout clauses and a community response that highlights both optimism and scrutiny.