S. Carolina looks to end streak vs Vandy
Vanderbilt looks to extend South Carolina's conference losing streak to five gamesJANUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JERMAINE COUISNARD #5 - GUARD - OREGON DUCKS
15.4 PPG •
4.5 RPG •
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15.4 PPG
4.5 RPG
3.3 APG
Returns to action Couisnard (undisclosed) recorded nine points (3-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound, and two assists during Tuesday's 81-66 loss against Auburn.
Impact Couisnard played 16 minutes of the bench in his return for South Carolina. The Junior guard for the Gamecocks has averaged 11 points, 2.8 rebounds,1.9 assists, and 0.9 steals on 21.9 minutes per game this season. He will likely return to his normal starting role soon.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Tuesday South Carolina head coach Frank Martin said Couisnard (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's game against Auburn, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Martin noted the Gamecocks will have a full roster, implying that all the players who were sidelined with illnesses or minor injuries have made a full recovery in the nearly two weeks since South Carolina played its last game. Couisnard, who had been sidelined for four of the past six contests, has started in seven of his eight appearances on the campaign and is averaging 11.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per game.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Looking better in practice South Carolina head coach Frank Martin said Monday that Couisnard (undisclosed) has had two strong practices in recent days and could be nearing a return to the lineup, David Cloni...
Impact Couisnard was able to use the Gamecocks' holiday break to take a step back and get healthy after missing four of the team's last six games. Martin didn't comment on Couisnard's status for Tuesday's game against the Auburn, but he would seem to have a shot at playing.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out with injury Wednesday Couisnard (undisclosed) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Army, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
Impact Couisnard dealt with an ankle injury a couple weeks ago, but it's unclear if this injury is related to that. Nevertheless, Cousinard will have a full week to get healthy before next Wednesday's game against South Carolina State.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grief-stricken Couisnard almost walked away from USC basketball. Why he's still here Just before this season, Jermaine Couisnard’s mother was diagnosed with cancer. But she wasn’t going to let her son abandon his dreams.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Starting in return Couisnard is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Clemson,Jon Blau of The Bloomington Herald-Times reports.
Impact Couisnard will indeed be back in the starting five upon his return to the floor after missing three of the last four games. The Gamecocks are currently shorthanded due to a slight COVID-19 outbreak on their roster. Head coach Frank Martin will take as much as he can get from Couisnard Saturday night.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Saturday Couisnard (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against Clemson, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
Impact Couisnard was initially ruled out for Saturday's contest but was then suddenly expected to play as of this morning in a quick turn of events. The 6-4 junior has missed three of the last four games due to his ankle injury so it'll be worth seeing how much he's able to play. He started in the first six games of the season before getting hurt, although it's unclear if he'll immediately return to the first five or come off the bench.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should play Saturday Couisnard (ankle) is now expected to play Saturday against Clemson, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact It was originally reported Friday that Couisnard would be sidelined another game while still getting past his ankle ailment but now seems to be in line to return after missing three of the last four games. Head coach Frank Martin said Couisnard has been cleared to play but still needed to be "at peace" with his body before playing. However, with the Gamecocks dealing with a small COVID-19 outbreak on their roster, Couisnard will likely get all the minutes he can handle in his return to action.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Saturday Cousinard (ankle) will remain out for Saturday's contest against Clemson, John Wittle of 247Sports reports.
Impact The guard has been cleared to return to the court but will miss his third straight game as he continues to nurse his ankle injury. Jacobi Wright has started the last four games for the Gamecocks' backcourt and has averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game during that span. It will be interesting to see how Cousinard's return to the lineup affects South Carolina's rotation.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared but not ready to play yet Head coach Frank Martin said after Tuesday's win that Couisnard (ankle) has been cleared but has to be "at peace" with his body before he plays in a game, David Cloninger of The Ch...
Impact Couisnard was seen wearing a walking boot during pre-game warmups despite being cleared by the team's training staff to play. It's likely the 6-4 junior just wasn't feeling too comfortable with where his ankle was it just yet and needed to sit out one more game. There certainly a good chance he could suit up and return to action Saturday in a conference showdown against Clemson.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Tuesday Couisnard (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against Allen University, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Couisnard hasn't played much of a rule thus far in December. He missed one game with a groin injury and will now miss his second with an ankle issue. In his lone game between the two absences, he played just 12 minutes, less than half of the 24.2 minutes per game he'd averaged over the first six games of the season.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
S. Carolina faces Allen
The South Carolina Gamecocks are set to battle the Yellow Jackets of NAIA member AllenDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Cousinard (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Florida State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Cousinard rolled his ankle last Sunday against Georgetown but was initially expected to still play against the Seminoles. Turns out his ankle hasn't healed quite enough for him to play and he'll have a pretty quick turnaround with the team set to host Allen University on Tuesday. Cousinard has been one of the team's best scorers, averaging 12.1 points in 22.4 minutes per game and presumably will be replaced in the starting five by Keyshawn Bryant.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mills, Fla St. visit S. Carolina
Two guards will be on display as Caleb Mills and Florida State will go up against Erik Stevenson and South CarolinaDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Should play through ankle issue Couisnard is dealing with an ankle issue but is expected to play Sunday against Florida State, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.
Impact Couisnard rolled his ankle in South Carolina's previous game Sunday against Georgetown. He's been limited in practice but still appears set to play, though it's possible he'll be on a minutes restriction.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in return Couisnard accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 12 minutes during Sunday's 80-67 win over Georgetown.
Impact Couisnard returned from a one-game absence caused by a groin injury, but he came off the bench for the first time this season and saw his lowest minutes total of the year. The Gamecocks didn't get much scoring from their backcourt despite coming away with the victory, and with a full week off before a Dec. 12 matchup against Florida State, Couisnard should have plenty of time to rest and ultimately take on more minutes.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will be available off bench Couisnard (groin) won't start Sunday against Georgetown, Michael Lananna of The State reports.
Impact Couisnard missed a Dec. 1 contest against Coastal Carolina due to a groin injury, but he is healthy and available for Sunday's game. However, the 6-foot-4 junior, who has started every game he has been healthy, won't draw the start against Georgetown. Couisnard is averaging 13.5 points per game, but his production may be decreased due to his bench role.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Sunday Couisnard (groin) will take the court Sunday against Georgetown, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Couisnard missed a Dec. 1 contest against Coastal Carolina due to a groin injury but had started each of the previous six games, reaching double figures in five of them. The 13.5 ppg scorer appears to be in the clear now with several key non-conference games up ahead on the schedule.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Works out Friday Couisnard (groin) has been making progress recently and lifted weights Friday, Michael Lananna of The State Newspaper reports.
Impact Couisnard was unavailable Wednesday against Coastal Carolina after he sustained a groin injury Sunday. However, he isn't dealing with any structural damage. The junior has a chance to return Sunday against Georgetown, but the team will monitor how his injury responds to Friday's workout.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mohammed, Georgetown visit S. Carolina
Two guards will be on display as Aminu Mohammed and Georgetown will battle Erik Stevenson and South CarolinaDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jermaine Couisnard won't play tonight in Gamecocks road trip to Coastal, report says The game is available to watch only via stream.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Won't play Wednesday Couisnard (groin) will miss Wednesday's game against Coastal Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Couisnard injured his groin during Sunday's game versus Rider, limiting him to just 16 minutes in the contest. The issue appears severe enough to warrant at least another absence Wednesday, moving his next possible return date to Sunday versus Coastal Carolina. Keyshawn Bryant figures to see his role expand and likely a starting five spot in Couisnard's absence.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
S. Carolina plays CCU
South Carolina plays Coastal Carolina in a non-conference matchupNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant makes splash in season debut, Gamecocks top Rider
Keyshawn Bryant splashed his first 3-pointer of the season off the glass, scoring 11 of his 17 points after halftime and sparking South Carolina to rally past Rider 65-58NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
