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FILE — Head coach Shane Beamer speaks at a press conference on Nov. 12, 2024, at the South Carolina football training facility. High school recruiting is a key foundation for building the Gamecocks' future roster.

The Beamer blueprint: How South Carolina football is recruiting for now, future

South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer outlined the program’s recruiting approach during a recent media availability, detailing the balance between high school recruiting and transfer portal additions. Beamer emphasized the importance of building the roster through high school prospects while using the portal to address immediate positional needs with experienced players. He also discussed standards for player movement, roster management and how recruiting fits into the program’s long-term development in the SEC.