What Treysen Eaglestaff’s Commitment to South Carolina Means for the Gamecocks After His 4-Star Transfer

In a major move on the transfer portal, South Carolina has landed Treysen Eaglestaff, a 6-foot-6 guard from North Dakota. Ranked as a four-star transfer and the No. 26 player overall in the portal, according to On3, Eaglestaff is also the No. 6 combo guard in his class. His decision to choose the Gamecocks over prestigious programs like Kansas, Kentucky, and Gonzaga speaks volumes about his value on the market.

Last season, Eaglestaff delivered impressive numbers, averaging 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. He shot 41.6% from the field, 35.9% from beyond the arc, and 79.4% from the free-throw line. He made headlines with a 40-point performance against No. 6 Alabama, draining eight three-pointers, and followed that up with a jaw-dropping 51-point effort in the Summit League tournament. His ability to score in all aspects of the game makes him an immediate asset for South Carolina.

The Gamecocks were in dire need of a backcourt boost, and Eaglestaff seems poised to provide that. Guard play was a notable weakness for South Carolina last season, and the team lacked a true playmaker. With Eaglestaff’s proven scoring ability, he’s expected to step in and make a significant impact right away.

But the Gamecocks might not be done yet. There’s growing speculation that Meechie Johnson Jr., a former South Carolina and Ohio State guard, could return to Columbia. Johnson, who originally transferred from Ohio State to South Carolina, became an All-SEC guard and played a key role in leading the team to the NCAA Tournament. After returning to Ohio State last season, he averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists before stepping away mid-season for mental health reasons.

If Johnson comes back to South Carolina, he’ll join Eaglestaff and highly regarded freshman Eli Ellis, forming one of the most exciting backcourt tandems in the SEC next season.

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South Carolina secures commitment from standout transfer guard Treysen Eaglestaff

In breaking news, Treysen Eaglestaff, the standout transfer from North Dakota, has officially committed to South Carolina, according to his agent, George Langberg, who spoke with On3.

Standing at 6-foot-6, the junior from Bismarck, North Dakota, visited the Gamecocks just this past weekend. Eaglestaff ultimately chose Lamont Paris and his coaching staff over a list of high-profile programs, including Kansas, Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Iowa.

Eaglestaff had an impressive season, ranking among the nation’s top scorers. He averaged 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Notably, he dropped a stunning 40 points against Alabama back in December and followed that up with a jaw-dropping 51-point performance against South Dakota State earlier this month.

This commitment is a major win for South Carolina, injecting new optimism into Columbia for the upcoming season. The Gamecocks, who finished at the bottom of the SEC standings this year with a 2-16 conference record, will surely hope that Eaglestaff’s talent can help turn things around.

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