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Column: Don't jump ship on South Carolina basketball

As the South Carolina men’s basketball team rattled off 15 straight wins to begin the season, media members and college basketball fans alike were convinced that the Gamecocks were undefeated simply for having not played a true tournament contender. Following Wednesday’s 73-50 road loss to Alabama, the non-believers have more reasons to write this team off as a pretender, rather than a contender. Don’t jump ship, at least not yet.


Staley adds UVA transfer Imovbioh to program

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley announced on Monday morning via her twitter account that former Virginia center Sarah Imovbioh will play her final year of college basketball as a Gamecock this upcoming season. 


IN BRIEF: Scholarship endowed in honor of Welch, Staley named U19 head coach

South Carolina announced on Wednesday that long-time supporters Morris and Sheila Creggers are endowing a women’s basketball scholarship in the name graduating senior Aleighsa Welch.  The couple is also making monetary contributions towards the women’s basketball program and facility enhancements.  “I am grateful to the Creggers and the University to be recognized in this way,” Welch said.


Demetrius Henry to transfer

South Carolina sophomore forward Demetrius Henry announced via his twitter account on Tuesday that he plans on transferring from the University.