FILE- Sophomore guard Zachary Davis prepares to shoot a free throw during the Gamecocks’ victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Jan. 6, 2024. Davis started in 14 games for the Gamecocks this season.
FILE — Sophomore guard Zachary Davis prepares to shoot a free throw during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 6, 2024. Davis finished the game with 9 points in the Gamecocks' 68-62 win against the Bulldogs.
Junior guard Meechie Johnson looks down the court during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State on Jan. 6, 2024, at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks are 21-4 overall following a 101-61 loss to the Auburn Tigers on Feb. 14, 2024.
FILE - Graduate student guard Ta’Lon Cooper drives the ball past a defender at Colonial Life Arena on Jan. 6, 2024. Cooper led the team with seven assists during the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
FILE — Junior guard Myles Stute drives past his defender during South Carolina's game against Mississippi State on Jan. 6, 2024. Stute finished the game with 15 points, contributing to the Gamecocks' 68-62 win against the Bulldogs.
FILE — Junior guard Myles Stute drives to the basket during South Carolina's contest against Mississippi State on Jan. 6, 2024, where he contributed 15 points to the team's 68-62 win. The South Carolina men's basketball team is currently 18-3, with notable victories over Tennessee and Kentucky, who were ranked No. 5 and No. 6 respectively at the time of the games.
Senior forward Josh Gray catches his breath during the Gamecock victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina is currently 13-2 after a 74-47 loss to Alabama.
Junior guard Myles Stute drives to the basket on Jan. 6, 2024. Stute finished the game with 15 points, contributing to the 68-62 win against Mississippi State.
Freshman forward Collin Murray-Boyles and the South Carolina men’s basketball team embrace Mississippi State after the game on Jan. 6, 2024. Murray-Boyles finished the game with 8 points, aiding the 68-62 win against the Bulldogs.
Junior guard Jacobi Wright handles the ball on an offensive possession on Jan. 6, 2024. South Carolina beat Mississippi State 68-62.