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Boston U earns 78-70 upset win over South Carolina

By David Cloninger Nov. 19, 2019 09:16 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Boston knew it probably couldn’t match South Carolina physically. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin, are always in the opponent’s...

Lawson leads South Carolina past Cleveland State 90-63

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 15, 2019 09:23 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AJ Lawson had a slow start to what many consider his last season in college. He’s glad he finally got to have the impact he wanted in...

Dziagwa’s 7 3s lead Cowboys to 73-54 win over Charleston

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 13, 2019 11:32 PM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Thomas Dziagwa wasn’t sure why it took Oklahoma State so long to get going. Once the Cowboys did, Dziagwa and the team put on a stellar...

South Carolina smothers Wyoming 66-32

By David Cloninger Nov. 10, 2019 02:14 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A.J. Lawson and Jermaine Couisnard scored 12 points each, Jair Bolden had 11 and South Carolina dominated Wyoming defensively in a 66-32...

Minaya leads South Carolina to 77-55 win over Lions

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 06, 2019 09:24 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Justin Minaya felt the emotions before stepping onto the court for his first game in nearly a year. Once things started, Minaya was his...

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
South Carolina's Frank Martin welcomes back familiar roster

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 24, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

United States' Geoffrey Groselle, center, massages his leg as he sits on the bench during a basketball first round game against the Virgin Islands at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Peru vs Costa Rica 7/31/2019

Jul. 31, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, North Carolina's Seventh Woods (0) dribbles against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Seventh Woods, a highly regarded college prospect from South Carolina, hoped to make a big impact on North Carolina when he left to join the Tar Heels. Woods is back home to finish his college career with the Gamecocks. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Ex-Tar Heel Woods comfortable back home at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jul. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT

Former Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans leaves after his sentencing in Federal Court June 7, 2019, in New York. Evans is one of four convicted in a scheme to pay coaches and families of top-tier players to choose favored managers and financial advisors. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)
Ex-Oklahoma State basketball coach gets 3 months in prison

By Larry Neumeister Jun. 07, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

South Carolina guard A.J. Lawson withdraws from NBA draft

May. 28, 2019 07:50 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina freshman guard A.J. Lawson has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft. Lawson announced his choice on Tuesday, a...

In this March 17, 2016, photo, Wisconsin NCAA college basketball assistant coach Howard Moore, left, passes to forward Nigel Hayes during an open practice at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. The University of Wisconsin says the wife and daughter of men's basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident. Wisconsin's athletic department said Moore's wife, Jennifer, and their daughter, Jaidyn, were killed in the crash on M-14 early Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Washtenaw County's Superior Township. Michigan State Police Lt. Darren Green says Howard Moore suffered third-degree burns but his injuries were not considered life-threatening, and his son had minor injuries. (M.P King/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin assistant coach's wife, daughter die in crash

By Keith Jenkins May. 26, 2019 10:43 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019, file photo, Boston Celtics guard PJ Dozier (50) goes to the basket past Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Christian Dawkins, a former recruiter for a professional sports agent, denied on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, allegations that he paid a $2,500 bribe to then-University of South Carolina assistant Lamont Evans. He told a federal jury that the money was meant to pay expenses for the family of South Carolina basketball player P.J. Dozier, a top NBA prospect at the time. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Boston Celtics at Washington Wizards 4/9/2019

May. 01, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

South Carolina freshman AJ Lawson declares for NBA draft

Apr. 17, 2019 12:56 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard A.J. Lawson is declaring for the NBA draft. He is not signing with an agent and leaving open the option to return to...

South Carolina's Martin says Couisnard eligible next year

Mar. 26, 2019 03:12 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin says freshman guard Jermaine Couisnard will be eligible to play for the Gamecocks next fall. ...

South Carolina guard Tre Campbell (4) looks to pass around Auburn guard J'Von McCormick (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 22 Auburn beats South Carolina 73-64 in SEC quarterfinal

By Steve Megargee Mar. 15, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

Auburn guard Samir Doughty drives past South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) celebrates after defeating Kentucky 71-52 in an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Tough SEC Tournament might lead to drama-filled competition

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 file photo, Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford (10) shoots over Missouri defender Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark. Tennessee forward Grant Williams is the Associated Press’ Southeastern Conference player of the year and Mississippi’s Kermit Davis is coach of the year. Williams earned unanimous first-team all-SEC honors for a second straight season. The 14-member media panel also voted Arkansas’ Daniel Gafford, Kentucky’s PJ Washington, LSU’s Tremont Waters and Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon to the first team(AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Tennessee's Grant Williams named AP SEC player of year

By Steve Megargee Mar. 12, 2019 03:42 AM EDT

Dominating Silva returns as S Carolina beats Georgia 66-46

By Jeffrey Collins Mar. 09, 2019 03:13 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The dominating Chris Silva showed up for South Carolina on Saturday, and the Gamecocks, even with their 16-15 record, will get a double-bye...

Silva's 22 points lead South Carolina to 71-54 win over A&M

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 05, 2019 08:59 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin was thrilled his team ended its losing streak with a win against Texas A&M on Tuesday night. ...