On3 • November 4 2025

A Hard Knox Life: Kobe Knox navigates a family legacy of athletes, NBA namesake at South Carolina

South Carolina guard Kobe Knox was metaphorically born with a basketball in his hand when his father, former Florida State wideout Kevin Knox Sr, named him after NBA legend Kobe Bryant.


His namesake only added more to what became a growing list of standards to live up to within the Knox family. Kobe was already born to a former national champion and a volleyball athlete. Then, as he was starting high school, he watched his older brother, Kevin Knox II, become an NBA lottery pick in 2018.The I...

On3 | Gamecock Central • February 14 2025

Highlighters Highlighted: What it's like being part of South Carolina women's basketball's practice squad

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley credits part of her team’s success to her practice squad. It’s a big reason why they receive rings with every championship the Gamecocks win.

Daily Gamecock • October 1 2024

'A rave broke out': Alumni, fans reflect on 15 years of South Carolina's Sandstorm tradition

Fifteen years ago, South Carolina's tradition of playing "Sandstorm" at sporting events was born when the Gamecock football team earned an upset win over then-No. 4 Ole Miss. As the Rebels travel to Columbia for the first time since then, USC alumni and employees from that time tell their stories from that September night as well as the history and legacy of the song as a Gamecock tradition.

Daily Gamecock • September 16 2024

Deals and donations: How Gamecock fans navigate, get involved with NIL in college athletics

The NCAA changed its stance on collegiate student-athletes' abilities to be financially compensated for their name, image and likeness in June 2021. Three years later, South Carolina fans are feeling pressure to contribute to their favorite Gamecock sports teams as they navigate through the world of NIL in college sports.

On3 • November 11 2025

Dawn Staley coaching tree reunites to open South Carolina season

Dawn Staley and South Carolina opened its season with two familiar faces on the opposing sideline: Grand Canyon head coach Winston Gandy and Bowling Green head coach Fred Chmiel.


Chmiel served as an assistant for Staley from 2015 to 2023 before taking on his first head coaching job with the Falcons. When he left, Gandy joined, serving under Staley from 2023-25. Both coaches opened their post-game press conferences with a different feeling than they were used to when coaching at Colonial Life...

Daily Gamecock • October 30 2024

‘It just builds a bond’: South Carolina men’s basketball team unites through home-state connections

The phrase “Welcome Home” has commonly been used as a recruiting slogan for South Carolina’s football program. But for the men’s basketball program, it can be said that the recruiting focus is on “Staying Home.”
The Gamecock men’s basketball team features eight players from the state of South Carolina for the 2024-2025 season, with half of that group being from the Columbia-metro area.

Four of those in-state players are returning from last season's roster. Sophomore for...

On3 • November 18 2025

Family Foundations: How Lamont Paris brought Marcus Johnson to South Carolina

On April 1, South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson returned to the Gamecocks after a one-year stint back home at Ohio State.


From the moment he signed, all eyes in South Carolina were on whether that’d lead to then-Ohio State commit and Meechie’s cousin, Marcus Johnson, following suit.Marcus decommitted from Ohio State on Oct. 27. 17 days later, he joined his cousin as a South Carolina Gamecock.The Insiders Forum: Discuss South Carolina basketball!


Paris has known Marcus and the Johnson fami...

On3 | Gamecock Central • August 1 2025

Florence connection unites Sellers brothers, Kelvin Hunter at South Carolina

The stars of 2022's rivalry game of the year in Florence, South Carolina reunite under one jersey three years later at South Carolina

A look inside the connection between LaNorris, Jayden Sellers and Kelvin Hunter

On3 • May 5 2025

'This is the best place in America': Culture of belief drives South Carolina in 1st season under Ashley Chastain Woodard

When the preseason polls came out, Ashley Chastain Woodard saw her South Carolina program projected to finish last in the SEC standings.

On3 | Gamecock Central • March 14 2025

Jordan Carrion fought to make the South Carolina roster, now he fights for wins

Jordan Carrion battled his way onto South Carolina’s roster in 2025 from summer offseason cuts to Opening Day.

On3 • August 21 2025

Late transfer addition brings explosiveness to new-look South Carolina RB room in 2025

South Carolina’s running back room received a late addition heading into the summer months when Isaiah Augustave joined from Colorado.

On3 | Gamecock Central • August 2 2025

Brandon, Cedric Cisse bring new brotherly connection to South Carolina secondary

You’ve got the Kilgore Brothers, the Sellers Brothers, but have you met the Cisse Brothers?

On3 | Gamecock Central • August 3 2025

'He's a mastermind': South Carolina transfer talks joining Lamont Paris' program

The forward’s time in Boston College exposed Strong to high-level basketball in college.
It also exposed Strong to South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris’ coaching from the opposing side.

Daily Gamecock • November 5 2024

Analysis: South Carolina men's basketball opens season with surprise loss at home to North Florida

South Carolina's men's basketball team opened its season with a 74-71 upset loss to North Florida at Colonial Life Arena Friday night. A slow start and missed free throws held the Gamecocks' offense from maximizing its opportunities in the defeat.

On3 • October 26 2025

Offense fails to capitalize on defensive stops early in heartbreaking 29-22 loss to Alabama

In 2024, it was a 27-25 loss following a fourth-quarter lead over the Alabama Crimson Tide for South Carolina. In 2025, it was 29-22 following a 22-14 lead with ten minutes to go.


The South Carolina Gamecocks dropped to 3-5, 1-5 in conference play, following a 29-22 loss to Alabama.“Obviously, a gutwrenching loss to say the least,” head coach Shane Beamer said. ” … Really proud of our team and how they played today. That’s not a surprise. I mean, I knew we would, that’s who we are … we got to...

On3 • November 15 2025

Historic collapse ends South Carolina chase for a bowl bid

Through the course of the 2025 season for the South Carolina Gamecocks, one issue persisted more than any. The team couldn’t finish games. Coming into Saturday, the Gamecocks had already played four games where they were within one score entering the fourth quarter.


Following Saturday afternoon, they had played another. They had lost another.


“We’re going through this now, and are hurt, but we’re gonna be stronger for it next season,” head coach Shane Beamer said. ” … I don’t know why we...

On3 | Gamecock Central • March 16 2025

South Carolina controls middle innings, ties series against No. 12 Oklahoma

After South Carolina’s Friday loss to No. 12 Oklahoma, Paul Mainieri took to the podium to admit his team was not a power-hitting squad. The Sooners had hit three solo home runs to South Carolina’s none on the evening.


On Saturday afternoon, the Gamecocks knocked two home runs for a total of four its 11 runs in the 11-5 win over the Sooners.


Hitting was a key attribute in the South Carolina win. The Gamecocks totaled four innings where at least six batters got in the box. “Obviously, get...

On3 | Gamecock Central • March 30 2025

South Carolina seniors use experience, confidence to advance to the Final Four

South Carolina faced its second straight fourth-quarter deficit against Duke in the Birmingham 2 Regional final to win 54-50. In fact, the team entered the final stanza trailing for the third time this season, a scenario the Gamecocks hadn’t won in all season.

Daily Gamecock • September 13 2024

South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner to leave role

South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner will transition out of his position into a new one as senior advisor to university President Amiridis, the university announced Friday. Tanner will remain in his role until the university hires his successor.

Carolina News and Reporter • March 18 2024

Gray Collegiate Eagles enter new era for school’s athletics | Carolina News and Reporter

Two new leaders will take the school through uncharted territory in the state’s 4A division of play.

Carolina News and Reporter • February 15 2024

No. 11 USC men’s basketball ticket sales double, local business sales rise | Carolina News and Reporter

More than 36,000 student and guest tickets have been distributed for the men’s games, with three games left. That’s more than double all of last year’s 17,000.

On3 • November 14 2025

Small active roster nothing new nor concerning for Dawn Staley, South Carolina

Heading into the 2025-26 season, many expected South Carolina women’s basketball to enter with only 11 players on the roster. However, shortly before the season began, a season-ending torn ACL for Chloe Kitts cut that number to 10.


Now, one opening night injury and subsequent suspension to Maddy McDaniel later, the Gamecock roster suits up with only nine active players.NEW! Message board for South Carolina Women’s Basketball! 🏀


The number is not uncharted territory for Dawn Staley at South...

On3 | Gamecock Central • March 26 2025

South Carolina freshman wide receivers look to make impact in first year

South Carolina brought in six freshman wide receivers in its No. 18-ranked recruiting class for 2025. Five of those freshmen enrolled in the spring for a chance to get a jump-start on their development.

On3 | Gamecock Central • March 20 2025

'You're gonna go as far as you're willing to take it': South Carolina's Juju McDowell speaks on his draft process

After his four-season career with the Gamecocks, McDowell got one final opportunity to work out with his teammates for South Carolina’s annual Pro Day. He called the opportunity nothing short of fantastic.