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Column: Don't jump ship on South Carolina basketball

By Adam Orfinger | Jan. 16, 2016

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.

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South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore (10) returns an interception in the first half against South Alabama at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014. The host Gamecocks won, 37-12. (Gerry Melendez/The State/TNS)

Moore's return paramount to team's success

By Marion McCurry | Jan. 11, 2016

Newly hired head football coach Will Muschamp is known as a great recruiter, but one of the most important players on his radar this offseason was not a high school senior or even a junior college transfer.

Pharoh Cooper announced last week that he would forgo his senior season and instead declare for the 2016 NFL Draft.

Column: Cooper wrong to leave team early

By Abe Danaher | Dec. 1, 2015

Pharoh Cooper must have expected better. This was supposed to be his team. This was supposed to be his year. Now, with this season a disappointment and this program on the verge of collapse, the man so lovingly referred to as King Tuttchdown is jumping ship, just like the coach that recruited him.

Wilson's 17 points and nine rebounds per game both lead the Gamecocks.

Wilson's stellar play leads to second-straight award

By will helms | Dec. 1, 2015

Sophomore forward A’ja Wilson is on fire this season, leading the South Carolina women’s basketball team with 17 points and nine rebounds so far. The SEC has taken notice, and it was announced Tuesday that the 6-foot-5 sophomore would be named SEC Co-Player of the Week for the second week in a row.

Overmatched Gamecocks seeking monumental upset

By will helms | Nov. 23, 2015

The last time South Carolina hosted Clemson, the Gamecocks were 9-2, ranked 10th in the country and seeking their 17th-straight home victory under senior quarterback Connor Shaw and fifth straight win over the Tigers.