Pressure is rising for South Carolina men's basketball head coach Lamont Paris. As February's bracket of games begins to roll through, the Gamecocks sit at 2-6 in conference play, winning only two games since the new year.
Though Stan Drayton is new to the South Carolina coaching staff, he has past connections in Columbia. Drayton and head coach Shane Beamer's coaching careers came full circle through their time in Starkville and past players, NFL and college.
South Carolina football continued to make changes as the offseason continues. The Gamecocks picked up several incoming transfers and welcome new class signees.
Freshman wide receiver Jayden Sellers joins his older brother, redshirt sophomore quarterback LaNorris Sellers, in the South Carolina program. After playing together in earlier years at South Florence High School, the brothers are getting back into the rhythm of playing with each other again.
On Oct. 20, redshirt sophomore defensive back Vicari Swain was named to the 18-man Jet Award midseason watch list for his impact on punt returns. He continues to make an impact on special teams and defense while helping spark momentum for the offense.
The South Carolina lost to the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners, 26-7, marking South Carolina's fourth conference loss of the season out of the five matchups.
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.
The Southeastern Conference football teams are headed to into week seven, and nine of the 16 teams are ranked in the top-25 AP Poll. Top teams include Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.
The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 35-10 at home on Saturday night. The Gamecocks are now 1-2 in SEC conference play.
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