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South Carolina Women’s Basketball Aims to Rebound Against Arkansas Tonight

The South Carolina women’s basketball team looks to restart its home winning streak tonight as they face Arkansas at Colonial Life Arena. Here’s a quick look at what to expect and how to catch all the action.

1. Getting Back on Track After suffering a tough loss to UCLA, South Carolina bounced back in impressive fashion, dismantling Iowa State 76-36. Following a loss to Texas, they crushed Florida by 38 points. Now, it’s Arkansas’s turn to feel the Gamecocks’ wrath.

“We had two good days of practice. We just need a game to get back to playing our style, focusing, and executing Gamecock women’s basketball,” Coach Dawn Staley shared. “It’s simple, we just have to apply it.”

Tonight’s matchup may not reveal too much, given Arkansas’s struggles this season, but it’s a chance for South Carolina to lay the foundation for a strong finish and a potential deep tournament run.

2. “It’s Not Just About Basketball” Staley’s comments after the UConn loss raised some eyebrows when she said, “When you lose like this, there’s something else going on that isn’t just about basketball.” Many wondered what exactly she meant – locker room tension? A lack of focus?

On Wednesday, Staley addressed the comment. “I think some things may not be about basketball… the team that took the floor against UConn wasn’t our team. So as a coach, you start thinking about what else could it be. We had a come-to-Jesus meeting, apologized for our performances, and moved on. Players and coaches both have to step up if we want to achieve our goals. It’s a collective effort.”

3. Three-Point Defense Concerns South Carolina’s three-point defense was noticeably weak against UConn, with the Huskies shooting 13-28 from beyond the arc, often in transition. Arkansas will provide another test of whether South Carolina has corrected that defensive flaw, but the Razorbacks haven’t been very effective from long range, shooting just 30.3%.

“The issue against UConn was our transition defense,” Staley said. “Bad shots led to an imbalance defensively, but when we were locked into our game plan, we were pretty good. We can handle the threes in the half-court, but it’s those easy transition buckets and rebounding that hurt us.”

4. Availability Report Ashlyn Watkins will be out for South Carolina tonight. Kiki Smith of Arkansas has been dealing with an ankle injury but is listed as probable, as is Carly Keats.
5. Scouting the Razorbacks Arkansas, coached by Mike Neighbors, relies on a run-and-gun offense, but when the shots aren’t falling, things can go south quickly. They’re giving up an average of 77.5 points per game while scoring just 68.4 and shooting under 40% as a team.

Izzy Higginbottom has been the standout for the Razorbacks, averaging 24.1 points per game, ranking fifth in the nation. She excels at drawing fouls and is third in the country for free-throw attempts. But Arkansas’s struggles are clear – Higginbottom accounts for over a third of their points. Kiki Smith, the only other Razorback averaging double figures (10.5 points), has been sidelined since January 26 with an ankle injury.

Game Info

• Who: No. 6 South Carolina (23-3, 11-1) vs. Arkansas (9-18, 2-10)
• When: 7 p.m. EST, Thursday, Feb. 20
• Where: Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, S.C.
• Watch: SEC Network

Stay tuned as South Carolina looks to make a statement and get back on track tonight!

South Carolina’s season has taken a surprising turn as they’ve now dropped three games and fallen in the rankings. The big question remains: how will they respond to this adversity?

The loss to UConn last weekend wasn’t necessarily unexpected—after all, the Huskies are a solid team capable of beating anyone. UConn has had a few hiccups this season, but they’ve still proven themselves to be a force. What truly shocked fans was the manner in which they defeated South Carolina. UConn ran away with an 87-58 victory, marking the lowest point total and highest points allowed by South Carolina this season. It was the first time in over a year that the Gamecocks scored fewer than 60 points in a game—since January 2023 against Mississippi State—and it was the most points they’ve allowed since January 2021 against Arkansas.

The key difference here, though, was that in previous losses where one aspect of their game faltered, South Carolina managed to find a way to pull through. Against UConn, both offense and defense were simply off.

Let’s dive deeper into some of the key takeaways from the Gamecocks’ loss on Sunday.

End of the Home Win Streak

Before facing UConn, South Carolina boasted an impressive 71-game home win streak. The last time they lost at home was December 3, 2020, against NC State, in a game where they struggled offensively, scoring only 46 points. Even though they couldn’t buy a bucket that night, the defense kept them in the game, limiting NC State to 54 points. But that loss was a turning point; the Gamecocks went on to win 12 straight games, starting their dominant home stretch. The streak culminated on February 13 with a commanding 38-point win over Florida, following a close loss to Texas.

While the end of the home streak is a notable setback, this loss doesn’t have major long-term consequences for South Carolina. Since it wasn’t a conference loss, it won’t affect their SEC standing, and the Gamecocks are still in control of their path to securing a top seed for the NCAA Tournament—winning out in the regular season and clinching the SEC Tournament title will likely guarantee them a spot in the top seeds.

South Carolina Drops Out of the Top 5

After the UConn loss, South Carolina fell to No. 6 in the AP poll—marking the first time this season they’ve been outside of the top five. In fact, this is the first time since the preseason poll of 2023-24 that the Gamecocks haven’t been ranked in the top five. Their fall to No. 6 is a bit of a rarity in recent seasons, with their last drop outside of the top five coming before the 2020-21 NCAA Tournament when they were also ranked No. 6. It’s an unfamiliar position for a program that’s been at the top for quite a while.

Title Odds Take a Hit

While South Carolina may not have been the No. 1 ranked team going into the UConn matchup, they were still considered the favorites to win it all. Their mix of experience and strong coaching made them the team to beat. However, after the loss to UConn, the Gamecocks’ title odds have taken a hit. At BetMGM, their odds have dropped to +325, putting them in second place behind UConn, now the favorites at +200.

Following the Gamecocks, UCLA, Notre Dame, and USC round out the top five teams in betting odds. Texas, which defeated South Carolina two weeks ago, sits in sixth, followed by LSU, Tennessee, Duke, and Ohio State.

Do these shifts in odds matter? It’s too early to say. The race for the title this season is wide open, and with the top teams all having had stumbles, it’s clear that anything can happen. UConn might have looked dominant against South Carolina, but they’ve suffered losses to teams like Notre Dame, USC, and Tennessee, so it’s not as straightforward as the odds might suggest.

Live Update: The NCAA women’s basketball selection committee has revealed its first top 16 seeds ahead of the NCAA Tournament, with UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, and Notre Dame currently sitting as the No. 1 seeds. This early reveal provides teams with a snapshot of their positioning with just a few weeks to go before the official tournament bracket is finalized.

In a phone interview with The Associated Press, Derita Dawkins, the chair of the NCAA women’s basketball selection committee, expressed confidence in the top four choices, saying, “We were pretty certain as a group that we had the right four on the one line.”

However, just on the cusp of the top four are Southern California and LSU. The Trojans were responsible for handing UCLA their first loss of the season just a few days ago, adding an interesting dynamic to the ranking.

These top 16 seeds will host the first- and second-round games, with regional play once again set for two neutral sites. This year’s Sweet 16 will be divided between Spokane, Washington and Birmingham, Alabama, which will host half of the teams each.

In the projected bracket, UCLA and Notre Dame are expected to be the top seeds in the Spokane Regional, while South Carolina and Texas are positioned in Birmingham. The Bruins, currently the overall No. 1 seed, are in line for potential Friday-Sunday games, providing them with an additional day of rest heading into the Final Four.

UCLA coach Cori Close shared her thoughts after her team secured a 75-69 victory over Michigan State on Sunday: “That’s always where you want to be when you have a team like this is try to earn a No. 1 seed, and to be the overall number one seed would be great, but that’s a ways away,” she said, adding, “I do think there’s more in us. I am thrilled to have a team that can put themselves in that position and I hope they earn it the rest of the way.”

The UCLA bracket also includes the LSU Tigers as the No. 2 seed, along with Duke at No. 3 and Tennessee at No. 4. Some teams, including LSU, were shifted between regions to adhere to the selection committee’s principle of keeping teams from the same conference apart, a challenge this year due to the reduced number of power conferences after the demise of the Pac-12.

The Fighting Irish are projected to face USC (No. 2), Kansas State, and Kentucky, potentially setting up an Elite Eight showdown between two of the country’s top players, JuJu Watkins of USC and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo.

In South Carolina’s region, N.C. State, TCU, and Oklahoma are all expected to be among the top teams. Texas, meanwhile, would compete with UConn, North Carolina, and Ohio State.

Dawkins explained that Texas earned the third overall No. 1 seed over Notre Dame due to their superior performance in Quadrant 1 victories—10 wins against top teams, compared to Notre Dame’s six.

Several teams just outside the top 16 include Alabama, Baylor, Michigan State, Mississippi, and West Virginia, all still in the mix for a spot as the season progresses.

Looking ahead, the NCAA Final Four will be held in Tampa, Florida, on April 4, with the championship game set for April 6.

Dawkins also noted that the selection committee is always keeping an eye on surprises: “We always look for who busts our bracket first,” she joked, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the tournament, especially after major matchups played later on Sunday, which weren’t factored into the reveal.

The committee will have one more seed reveal on Feb. 27, with the official bracket to be unveiled on March 16. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament approaches!

Breaking news, Coach Dawn Staley and the No. 6 South Carolina women’s basketball team have made a major stride in the recruitment process with a highly anticipated prospect. Five-star forward Jordyn Jackson, a standout from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has listed South Carolina among her top six schools for her future college decision.

On January 31, Jackson narrowed down her choices to South Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Miami, TCU, and Ohio State. The 6-foot-1 junior is ranked the No. 9 recruit in the 2026 class by espnW and is also rated the No. 2 small forward and No. 8 overall player by 247Sports.

Speaking to On3 Sports’ Talia Goodman, Jackson expressed her hopes to finalize her commitment by July, ideally before the Nike Nationals AAU event late in the month. “I think I’d develop as a player and as a person tremendously there,” Jackson remarked, praising the program’s ability to elevate players. “Everybody gets better there. I think I’d get better there,” she added.

Jackson, who has already taken an official visit to Maryland, has not yet made her visit to South Carolina public but hinted it will happen soon. In a response to a South Carolina fan on X (formerly Twitter), Jackson teased her future trip, posting a GIF with the caption, “You just wait.”

As for her game, Jackson is an explosive force on the court, primarily playing as a small forward and power forward. This season, she’s averaging 19.7 points and 6.7 rebounds, both career-highs, alongside 2 assists and nearly a steal per game for Sidwell Friends, who currently stand at 22-3. She recently surpassed 1,000 career points and is shooting a career-best 42% from the field and 32% from three-point range.

Brandon Clay, 247Sports’ women’s basketball lead scout, notes that Jackson’s blend of size and mobility makes her a potential “consistent factor on the perimeter” with the ability to develop into a high-level defender.

Meanwhile, Coach Staley and her staff are keeping their eyes on other top-tier recruits. Last month, they hosted Oliviyah Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward from Washington, who ranks as the No. 1 post player in the 2026 class and is known for her dunking ability since middle school. The Gamecocks are also closely linked to Kate Harpring, a five-star guard, McKenna Woliczko, a five-star post player, and Kaeli Wynn, a four-star wing.

In the 2025 recruiting class, South Carolina has already secured a commitment from Ayla McDowell, a four-star wing from Cypress Springs (Texas) High School, who was named a McDonald’s All-American.

As the Gamecocks continue to recruit elite talent, they have also positioned themselves to potentially sign one or two players from the transfer portal after the 2024-25 season. No commitments have been made yet for the 2026 class, but Staley and the Gamecocks are certainly making waves.

South Carolina baseball team’s recent victory, head coach Paul Mainieri spoke after his squad secured a solid 7-2 win over Queens, improving their season record to 5-0. Here’s what Coach Mainieri shared with the media:

Coach Mainieri acknowledged that some might think he’s “crazy” for pushing forward with today’s game, but he emphasized that the team executed well despite the challenging conditions. The weather had a significant impact, affecting both teams, though he pointed out that some hits could have easily been home runs under warmer conditions. Notably, the team demonstrated poise in the eighth inning when Queens scored, showing great defensive effort to seal the win.

He expressed confidence in the team’s bullpen depth, crediting Terry Rooney for his excellent work in preparing and strengthening the pitchers. Coach Mainieri noted that each pitcher did their part and that it was valuable to give everyone some early-game exposure.

Reflecting on the tough weather conditions, Coach Mainieri highlighted how such games help players not only prepare for the season but also for professional baseball, where perfect conditions are rare. He praised the team for adapting well and performing admirably under challenging circumstances.

The coach also touched on the importance of accountability and high expectations in keeping the team composed amid the adversity they’ve faced in their first five games. Close games, he explained, are key in shaping a season, and these early tests help build confidence.

Regarding individual performances, Jackson Soucie stood out with a strong start, throwing around 88-89 MPH. Though he missed much of the fall, Soucie returned healthy after winter break and continues to develop. He delivered key pitches at critical moments during his outing.

Finally, Coach Mainieri mentioned his goal of getting multiple pitchers on the mound to gain valuable experience early in the season. He singled out Roman Kimball, who was brought in to close the game and gain some important pitching time.

More news…..

First-Round Projections Have South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders As a Top NFL Draft Pick

The 2025 NFL Draft process is in full swing, and former South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders is now considered a potential first-round pick.

Although Sanders might have flown under the radar this season due to the dominant performances of South Carolina’s EDGE rushers, Dylan Stewart and Kyle Kennard, he is gaining recognition as the draft approaches. National analysts, including NFL Network’s lead draft expert, Daniel Jeremiah, are starting to take notice of Sanders’ impressive tape.

Jeremiah recently released his updated NFL Mock Draft, where he has Sanders going 31st overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Regarding the potential selection, Jeremiah commented:

“There has not been a lot of buzz for Sanders, but I thought his tape was outstanding. He’s really twitchy and would fit right in with the bevy of talented defensive linemen in Philly.”

T.J. Sanders’ accolades include:

• 2024 Third-Team All-America (College Football Nation)
• 2024 First-Team All-SEC (College Football Nation)
• 2024 Second-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele)
• 2024 SEC Interior Defender of the Year (College Football Nation)
• 2023 Third-Team All-SEC (College Football Network)
• 2023 Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele)
• 2023 Nutrition Award
• 2023 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
• 2023 co-South Carolina Spirit Award – Defense

In a significant shake-up within the South Carolina football program, two key defensive assistants have been promoted to expanded roles on the coaching staff.

Sterling Lucas, the coach for outside linebackers/EDGEs, has added the title of defensive run game coordinator to his responsibilities. Meanwhile, Torrian Gray, the defensive backs coach, will now also serve as the defensive passing game coordinator while retaining his original duties.

These changes come after South Carolina finished with a strong 9-4 record, led by one of the best defenses in the program’s history. Although the promotions were officially made in January, they had remained under wraps until now.

Both Lucas and Gray have been instrumental in recruiting and developing some of the program’s top defensive talent. Each coach also received raises and contract extensions in December, further solidifying their roles in the Gamecocks’ future success.

Entering his fifth season with the team, Gray has been a fixture in Columbia, serving as defensive backs coach on all four of Shane Beamer‘s staffs. With 25 years of coaching experience—21 of those at the collegiate level and 4 in the NFL—Gray has proven to be an invaluable asset. He played a pivotal role in the recruitment and development of All-American Nick Emmanwori, a three-year starter who is expected to be a top pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. In addition, Gray has mentored several NFL Draft picks, including Cam Smith, Darius Rush, Marcellas Dial, and future prospect O’Donnell Fortune.

Before his tenure in Columbia, Gray coached cornerbacks at Florida for two seasons, marking his second stint with the Gators, and spent a decade coaching at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, among other stops.

Lucas is set to begin his fourth season with the Gamecocks. He joined the program in January 2022 after a year as an assistant defensive line coach with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. The Orangeburg, S.C. native and former N.C. State linebacker played a crucial role in recruiting five-star EDGE signee Dylan Stewart, who, alongside transfer addition Kyle Kennard, became one of the top pass-rush duos in the country under Lucas’ guidance. Kennard made history as the first Gamecock to win the prestigious Bronco Nagurski Award as the nation’s top defensive player, while Stewart was named On3’s Defensive Freshman of the Year.

In addition to Lucas and Gray‘s promotions, Mike Furrey, the wide receivers coach, was named the team’s passing game coordinator in December.

Staff continuity has been a priority for Beamer since he took over the program. The Gamecocks managed to retain all on-field coaches from last season’s staff, with the exception of offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, who accepted the head coach position at Appalachian State in December. Mike Shula was promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Gamecocks.

In a recent update on GamecocksOnline, the South Carolina football program has unveiled the latest version of its 2025 roster. As of now, the roster includes 107 players, although the summer enrollees for the class of 2025 have not yet been added. These players will be listed at a later date. The update features several changes, including updated jersey numbers and sizes for many returning players. In addition, a few of the newcomers now have adjusted measurements from when they initially committed to South Carolina.

Here’s a breakdown of the updated South Carolina football roster with key details on eligibility, positions, heights, and weights:

• 0 Freshman WR Lex Cyrus (5-10, 185)
• 0 Sophomore LB Fred “JayR” Johnson (6-3, 244)
• 1 Graduate Student RB Rahsul Faison (6-0, 218)
• 1 Senior DB DQ Smith (6-1, 219)
• 3 Sophomore WR Mazeo Bennett (5-10, 185)
• 3 Redshirt Senior DB Myles Norwood (6-2, 184)
• 4 Sophomore TE Michael Smith (6-6, 248)
• 4 Redshirt Sophomore DB Vicari Swain (6-1, 190)
• 5 Freshman DB Kendall Daniels, Jr. (6-4, 220)
• 5 Redshirt Senior TE Jordan Dingle (6-4, 243)
• 6 Sophomore EDGE Dylan Stewart (6-5, 245)
• 7 Freshman WR Jordon Gidron (6-2, 190)
• 7 Redshirt Junior LB Shawn Murphy (6-3, 231)
• 8 Redshirt Junior DB Emory Floyd (6-1, 193)
• 8 Junior WR Nyck Harbor (6-5, 235)
• 9 Graduate Student ATH Luke Doty (6-2, 215)
• 9 Junior EDGE Desmond Umeozulu (6-6, 255)
• 10 Redshirt Freshman EDGE Wendell Gregory (6-3, 245)
• 10 Redshirt Freshman QB Dante Reno (6-2, 214)
• 11 Sophomore EDGE Jaylen Brown (6-5, 265)
• 11 Redshirt Freshman QB Air Noland (6-3, 225)
• 12 Redshirt Senior EDGE Jatius Geer (6-6, 250)
• 12 Redshirt Senior WR Eriq Rice (6-2, 201)
• 13 Sophomore DB David Bucey (6-0, 202)
• 13 Freshman WR Malik Clark (6-2, 190)
• 14 Redshirt Senior WR Jared Brown (6-0, 195)
• 14 Redshirt Junior LB Jaron Willis (6-2, 254)
• 15 Junior DB Brandon Cisse (6-0, 190)
• 15 Freshman QB Cutter Woods (6-3, 204)
• 16 Redshirt Sophomore QB LaNorris Sellers (6-3, 240)
• 16 Redshirt Freshman DB Jalewis Solomon (6-1, 187)
• 17 Sophomore LB Justin Okoronkwo (6-3, 231)
• 17 Freshman WR Jayden Sellers (5-11, 175)
• 18 Freshman DB Jaquel Holman (6-1, 204)
• 18 Freshman WR Brian Rowe (6-0, 170)
• 19 Redshirt Sophomore WR Vandrevius Jacobs (6-0, 182)
• 19 Freshman DB Damarcus Leach (6-3, 193)
• 20 Junior DB Judge Collier (6-2, 201)
• 21 Redshirt Freshman DB Kelvin Hunter (6-0, 200)
• 22 Freshman EDGE Jaquavious Dodd (6-6, 245)
• 22 Redshirt Sophomore RB Jawarn Howell (6-1, 225)
• 23 Redshirt Junior DB Gerald Kilgore (6-0, 210)
• 24 Junior DB Jalon Kilgore (6-1, 211)
• 24 Redshirt Freshman K/P Mason Love (6-1, 191)
• 25 Redshirt Freshman QB Jimmy Francis (5-10, 186)
• 25 Redshirt Sophomore DB Zahbari Sandy (6-2, 221)
• 26 Redshirt Senior RB Nathan Harris-Waynick (5-10, 205)
• 26 Redshirt Freshman DB Isaiah McClary (6-1, 169)
• 27 Graduate Student RB Oscar Adaway (5-11, 219)
• 27 Freshman LB Donovan Darden (6-4, 230)
• 28 Redshirt Senior LB Andrew Colasurdo (6-1, 235)
• 28 Redshirt Freshman RB Matthew Fuller (5-11, 220)
• 29 Freshman LB Taeshawn Alston (6-3, 245)
• 29 Redshirt Freshman LS Gunnar Yocum (6-0, 199)
• 30 Redshirt Junior DB Jace Blackshear (5-10, 170)
• 31 Redshirt Freshman RB Neil Salvage III (5-9, 194)
• 31 Redshirt Junior DB Peyton Williams (6-0, 209)
• 32 Graduate Student RB Bradley Dunn (5-9, 206)
• 32 Freshman LB AJ Holloway (6-2, 243)
• 33 Freshman LS Kyler Farrow (6-2, 209)
• 33 Graduate Student DB Buddy Mack III (6-0, 214)
• 34 Redshirt Junior LB Jamian Risher, Jr. (6-1, 232)
• 35 Redshirt Freshman DB Jackson Burger (6-1, 200)
• 35 Redshirt Junior RB Chase McCracken (5-11, 208)
• 36 Redshirt Freshman DB Landon Kurtz (6-2, 196)
• 39 Redshirt Senior RB Larry Scott (5-11, 219)
• 40 Freshman EDGE Anthony Addison (6-4, 230)
• 41 Redshirt Senior LB Ronnie Porter (6-0, 240)
• 42 Freshman LB Josh Smith (6-2, 240)
• 44 Junior TE Maurice Brown II (6-4, 240)
• 44 Redshirt Senior DL Monkell Goodwine (6-4, 305)
• 45 Redshirt Senior LB Colin Bryant (6-2, 230)
• 45 Redshirt Senior K/P William Joyce (6-3, 219)
• 46 Graduate Student LS Cole Rasmussen (5-10, 220)
• 46 Senior EDGE Bryan Thomas, Jr. (6-2, 249)
• 48 Redshirt Sophomore K/P Peyton Argent (6-0, 217)
• 49 Redshirt Sophomore LS Jordan Franke (5-10, 198)
• 49 Redshirt Junior DL Rondarius Porter (6-0, 295)
• 50 Redshirt Junior OL Boaz Stanley (6-3, 325)
• 51 Redshirt Sophomore OL Tree Babalade (6-5, 330)
• 52 Redshirt Senior OL Nick Sharpe (6-2, 340)
• 54 Redshirt Freshman OL Kam Pringle (6-8, 336)
• 55 Graduate Student OL Jakai Moore (6-6, 315)
• 58 Redshirt Sophomore OL Markee Anderson (6-4, 326)
• 59 Redshirt Freshman DT Chase Kibble (6-5, 285)
• 63 Redshirt Sophomore OL Parker Lawson (6-4, 300)
• 65 Sixth Year OL Rodney Newsom, Jr. (6-3, 310)
• 66 Redshirt Junior OL Mac Walters (6-6, 313)
• 67 Redshirt Junior OL Chase Sweigart (6-6, 304)
• 68 Redshirt Sophomore OL Campbell Vandiver (6-8, 312)
• 70 Redshirt Freshman OL Jake Recker (6-5, 321)
• 71 Redshirt Freshman OL Blake Franks (6-5, 336)
• 72 Freshman OL Shedrick Sarratt, Jr. (6-4, 336)
• 73 Redshirt Junior OL Ryan Brubaker (6-5, 313)
• 74 Sophomore OL Josiah Thompson (6-7, 300)
• 75 Redshirt Junior OL Cason Henry (6-5, 310)
• 77 Redshirt Sophomore OL Jatavius Shivers (6-6, 325)
• 78 Junior OL Trovon Baugh (6-3, 335)
• 79 Freshman OL Damola Ajidahun (6-6, 325)
• 80 Redshirt Sophomore TE Lukas Vozeh (6-3, 246)
• 83 Redshirt Freshman WR Emazon Littlejohn (6-0, 188)
• 87 Redshirt Senior TE Brady Hunt (6-5, 248)
• 88 Freshman DL Caleb Williams (6-5, 290)
• 90 Redshirt Junior DL Davonte Miles (6-4, 280)
• 93 Redshirt Senior DL Nick Barrett (6-3, 322)
• 94 Junior DL Zavion Hardy (6-5, 290)
• 99 Redshirt Junior DL Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy (6-3, 315)

The Gamecocks are gearing up for an exciting season, with new faces and experienced returners making their mark. Stay tuned for more updates as summer enrollees are added to the official roster soon.