Over Thanksgiving Break, the South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams each went 2-1 as they hosted opponents at Colonial Life Arena and traveled to their respective tournaments in White Sulphur Spring, West Virginia and Las Vegas, Nevada.
The No.2 South Carolina women's basketball team dominated the court against Winthrop, earning a 106-56 victory. Senior center Madina Okot shined throughout the game, earning a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Both basketball teams at South Carolina were able to make additions to their 2026-27 rosters after the early signing period opened on Nov 12.
Reliable defense and excellent rebounding helped the Gamecocks claim the first game in "The Real SC" series against Southern California. Another impressive fourth quarter outing helped South Carolina move to 4-0 on the season and defeat the No. 8 Trojans.
The Gamecocks' trio of freshmen stepped up and lead the team in multiple statistics en route to a convincing win over Presbyterian. A strong defensive effort and dominance in the paint helped power South Carolina to 3-0.
South Carolina men's basketball defeated Presbyterian 81-61 on Wednesday night to advance to 3-0 on the season. The Gamecocks dominated the Blue Hose in the paint in a game that was hardly competitive.
Strong interior presence led the way for South Carolina to dismantle Bowling Green in the team's second win of the season. Rebounding was at a premium in a game that was never remotely competitive.
South Carolina women's basketball took care of business at home, tying its second-best offensive performance in program history en route to a convincing win over Bowling Green.
The Gamecocks men's basketball team earns first win of the season thanks to selfless basketball and consistency from beyond the arc. Following an offseason full of roster turnover, the unit played as one and scored 42 off of threes.
The South Carolina men's basketball team topped North Carolina A&T in a 91-72 victory at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday night in a game were the Gamecocks hit 14 3-pointers.
Following a season that fell short of expectations, a revamped South Carolina men's basketball roster, highlighted by the return of Meechie Johnson, looks to exceed expectations. Johnson spent 2022-24 with the Gamecocks before transferring to Ohio State for the 2024-25 season.
The Greek Basketball Association has expanded to South Carolina. Now, 12 fraternities are competing against one another for the chance to play in the GBA first-ever national championship in November.
The South Carolina men's basketball team utilized the transfer portal this offseason, gaining six experienced players. The Gamecocks also had four returning players looking to make an impact.
South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams will host HBCUs in their non-conference schedule. South Carolina women's basketball will play Coppin State and NCCU while men's basketball will play NC A&T and SC State.
Eight former Gamecocks competed in the 2025 WNBA playoffs this season, the most of any university in the WNBA.
Te-Hina Paopao, Bree Hall and Sania Feagin were all drafted in the second round of the 2025 WNBA draft.
The South Carolina women's basketball team defeated the No. 9 seed Indiana Hoosiers 64-53 Sunday afternoon in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament to advance to its 15th Sweet 16 appearance.
