Men's Basketball Poll

#16 South Carolina Gamecocks

2024

Overall Record

26-8

Last Game

vs Mississippi State W 93-89

Conference Record

13-5

Next Game

@Florida A&M 12/30/2023

Oregon's Jermaine Couisnard celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against South Carolina during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Oregon’s Couisnard drops 40 points on old school in 87-73 March Madness win over South Carolina

Jermaine Couisnard scored a career-high 40 points to haunt South Carolina — his former school — while leading Oregon to a 87-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament’s Midwest Region on Thursday.

Auburn forward Chris Moore reacts on the bench after a Tiger's basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

No. 12 Auburn routs 15th-ranked South Carolina 86-55 to reach SEC Tournament semifinals

South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris huddles his players during a timeout in the frist half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

South Carolina approves $26M, 6-year contract extension for basketball coach Lamont Paris

South Carolina's B.J. Mack (2) reacts with Meechie Johnson (5) after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Murray-Boyles scores 24 as No. 15 South Carolina beats Arkansas 80-66 at SEC Tourney

FILE - South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris throws his hands up in disbelief during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. Lamont Paris is the AP All-SEC coach of the year in voting released Tuesday, March 12, 2024.(AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension

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South Carolina Gamecocks and Oregon Ducks play in the opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks and Oregon Ducks meet in the NCAA Tournament first round. Thursday’s meeting is the first this season between the squads.

South Carolina Gamecocks play the Oregon Ducks in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks play the Oregon Ducks in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Thursday’s meeting is the first this season for the squads.

Auburn Tigers square off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in SEC Tournament

The No. 12 Auburn Tigers take on the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks in the SEC Tournament. Friday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Delaware State upsets South Carolina State 71-58 in MEAC tournament quarterfinals

Deywilk Tavarez scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Delaware State upset fourth-seeded South Carolina State in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals

South Carolina Gamecocks play in SEC Tournament against the Arkansas Razorbacks

The No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks play in the SEC Tournament against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Thursday’s game will be the second meeting this season between the two teams.

South Carolina State Bulldogs and Delaware State Hornets square off in MEAC Tournament

The South Carolina State Bulldogs play in the MEAC Tournament against the Delaware State Hornets. Thursday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht, top left, dunks past Kentucky guard Adou Thiero, center,during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht named AP’s SEC player of year; South Carolina’s Paris is coach of year

Tennessee forward Dalton Knecht is the Southeastern Conference’s Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year.

South Carolina guard Zachary Davis (12) starts to approach the basket while defended by Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Starkville, Miss. South Carolina won 93-89 in overtime. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 17 South Carolina beats Mississippi St 93-89 in OT to finish impressive regular season

B.J. Mack had 25 points and Collin Murray-Boyles scored 19 to lead No. 17 South Carolina to a 93-89 overtime victory against Mississippi State.

Mississippi State faces No. 17 South Carolina after Hubbard’s 24-point showing

Mississippi State hosts the No. 17 South Carolina Gamecocks after Josh Hubbard scored 24 points in Mississippi State’s 75-69 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies.

Hubbard and Mississippi State host No. 17 South Carolina

Mississippi State hosts the No. 17 South Carolina Gamecocks after Josh Hubbard scored 24 points in Mississippi State’s 75-69 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies.

South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) is fouled by Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

No. 4 Tennessee wins 66-59 at No. 17 South Carolina to clinch first outright SEC crown in 16 years

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dalton Knecht scored 26 points and No. 4 Tennessee withstood a late run by No. 17 South Carolina for a 66-59 victory Wednesday night that wrapped up its first Southeastern Conference regular-season title since 2018.

Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) scores against South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Knecht leads No. 4 Tennessee to outright SEC crown with 66-59 win at No. 17 South Carolina

Dalton Knecht had 26 points with five 3-pointers as No. 4 Tennessee won its first Southeastern Conference regular-season title since 2018 with a 66-59 victory over No. 17 South Carolina.

No. 17 South Carolina looks for 25th win of season in matchup against No. 4 Tennessee

No. 17 South Carolina will aim for its 25th win of the season when the Gamecocks face the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers.

Johnson leads No. 17 South Carolina against No. 4 Tennessee after 25-point game

No. 17 South Carolina hosts the No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 25 points in South Carolina’s 82-76 victory against the Florida Gators.

Coppin State Eagles face the South Carolina State Bulldogs on 10-game slide

Coppin State will try to stop its 10-game losing streak when the Eagles play South Carolina State. Monday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

Coppin State faces South Carolina State, looks to stop home slide

Coppin State comes into a matchup with South Carolina State as losers of five home games in a row. Monday’s game is the second meeting this season between the two teams.

South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) celebrates a made 3-pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Johnson’s 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Meechie Johnson scored 25 points including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds to play as No. 18 South Carolina rallied for an 82-76 victory over No. 24 Florida.

No. 24 Florida takes on No. 18 South Carolina following Samuel’s 28-point game

No. 24 Florida visits the No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks after Tyrese Samuel scored 28 points in the Gators’ 83-74 victory against the Missouri Tigers.

South Carolina State visits Lawson and Morgan State

Morgan State hosts the South Carolina State Bulldogs after Rob Lawson scored 20 points in Morgan State’s 85-82 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans.

Samuel leads No. 24 Florida against No. 18 South Carolina after 28-point outing

No. 24 Florida visits the No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks after Tyrese Samuel scored 28 points in the Gators’ 83-74 win against the Missouri Tigers.

Morgan State hosts South Carolina State following Lawson’s 20-point showing

Morgan State hosts the South Carolina State Bulldogs after Rob Lawson scored 20 points in Morgan State’s 85-82 loss to the Norfolk State Spartans.

South Carolina guard Zachary Davis dunks next to Texas A&M forward Andersson Garcia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Davis scores on layup with 3 seconds left, giving No. 18 South Carolina a 70-68 win over Texas A&M

Zachary Davis scored on a layup with three seconds remaining to give No. 18 South Carolina a 70-68 victory over Texas A&M.

Texas A&M faces No. 18 South Carolina, aims to halt 4-game skid

Texas A&M aims to stop its four-game skid when the Aggies play No. 18 South Carolina. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season.

No. 18 South Carolina travels to Texas A&M for conference matchup

Texas A&M and No. 18 South Carolina will play in a matchup of SEC foes. The teams square off Wednesday for the first time this season.

South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) attempts to dribble past a Mississippi player during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

No. 20 South Carolina tops Mississippi 72-59 to end 2-game skid

B.J. Mack scored 17 points and No. 20 South Carolina snapped a two-game losing skid with a 72-59 win over Mississippi on Saturday.The victory helped the Gamecocks (22-5, 10-4 SEC) hold on to their spot among the top four teams in the conference giving them a shot at earning the double-bye in the con

Murrell and Ole Miss host No. 20 South Carolina

Ole Miss hosts the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks after Matthew Murrell scored 23 points in Ole Miss’ 83-71 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

No. 20 South Carolina visits Murrell and Ole Miss

Ole Miss takes on the No. 20 South Carolina Gamecocks after Matthew Murrell scored 23 points in Ole Miss’ 83-71 loss to the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

South Carolina State hosts Tavarez and Delaware State

Delaware State visits the South Carolina State Bulldogs after Deywilk Tavarez scored 21 points in the Hornets’ 80-58 victory over the Morgan State Bears.

Howard plays South Carolina State after Dockery’s 26-point game

Howard hosts the South Carolina State Bulldogs after Marcus Dockery scored 26 points in Howard’s 90-82 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles.

Dockery leads Howard against South Carolina State after 26-point game

Howard faces the South Carolina State Bulldogs after Marcus Dockery scored 26 points in Howard’s 90-82 win against the North Carolina Central Eagles.