Women's basketball has been a beacon of light for South Carolina athletics through their numerous successes at the helm with head coach Dawn Staley. With her contract amount and low donations, the program finds themselves behind in profits. Yet, the low donations and collectives selectiveness of sports like football, men's basketball and baseball is a huge factor into the $6 million loss for the program.
Defensive line coach Travian Robertson is back coaching for the Gamecocks after his accident in late August 2025. He is navigating his recovery with help from his doctors, his faith, his family and his loved ones in baby steps.
As spring football kicks off, South Carolina starts to preface its new faces, coaches and staff. As spring practice continues, the rebuild that the program went through becomes more apparent. This year, it isn't just new faces but also new spring practice layout, new priorities and a refresh on the playbook.
South Carolina football had many faces enter and exit the team through the transfer portal. Redshirt senior offensive lineman showcases his leadership abilities through his past experiences at Northern Arizona University.
Through the beginning of the legislative session until mid-March, the bill on Name, Image and Likeness found itself in front of Gov. Henry McMaster, where it was vetoed. McMaster shared his reasons for veto and expressed his need for federal help with the issue.
Through the transfer portal, senior edge Caleb Herring committed to South Carolina over other Southeastern Conference teams for multiple reasons. The coaches’ honesty and vision for the future caught his attention, but South Carolina fans ultimately made the decision easier with their genuine support and clear desire to see him join the team.
Sophomore first baseman Beau Hollins continues to make his impact through his second year on the team. Head coach Paul Mainieri spoke on how he wants him to make a bigger impact going into the 2026 season.
Former South Carolina special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Joe DeCamillis is making his return to the NFL. He spent two season with the Gamecocks and has several NFL stops and coached at University of Texas for a year as a special assistant to the head coach.
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.