SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS NEWS

Meechie Johnson - Warming up Friday Johnson (leg) is warming up ahead of Friday's game versus Clemson, Michael Lannana of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Johnson suffered multiple leg injuries in Tuesday's game versus South Carolina State but finished playing the game. If Johnson doesn't play Friday, his next opportunity to play will be Thursday's game versus Colorado State.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Countdown to tipoff: Carolina vs. Clemson South Carolina will welcome Clemson to Colonial Life Arena on Friday for the annual matchup with it’s in-state rival

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

WBB preview: Gamecocks travel to take on No. 17 Maryland No. 1/1 South Carolina heads on the road for the first time in 2022-23 this week, traveling to #17/18 Maryland for a 6 p.m. tipoff on Fri.,...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Stanley Roberts 1 Last November, Shaquille O’Neal performed a DJ set at a club in Baton Rouge and invited Stanley Roberts — his old college teammate — to join...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • THESTATE.COM

Meechie Johnson - Receiving treatment Thursday Johnson received treatment Wednesday and Thursday for an apparent leg injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Johnson sustained apparent ankle and leg injuries during Tuesday's regular-season opener against South Carolina State, but he returned to the court following his pair of departures. He totaled nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's game against Clemson.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk - Expected to give it a go Friday Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) is expected to play in Friday's game against Clemson, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk was spotted in a walking boot during Tuesday's game against South Carolina. It was for precautionary reasons and the team seems happy with the progress he has made. Bosmans-Verdonk was a projected starter this season for the Gamecocks, but they may ease him back in slowly. Hayden Brown and GG Jackson played very well together in the opener.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina hosts Clemson following Hunter's 23-point game

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gamecocks announce the signing of Conyers, Murray-Boyles South Carolina officially announced the signing of the two members of its 2023 recruiting class on Wednesday afternoon.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Brown records strong performance in win over the Bulldogs In it’s first game of the 2022-23 season, South Carolina saw one of its veteran players in forward Hayden Brown take over the game as it ear...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gregory Jackson - Goes for double-double in first game Jackson finished Tuesday's 80-77 victory over South Carolina State with 18 points (7-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 33 minutes.

Impact Jackson looked in one game like he is already comfortable at the collegiate level. South Carolina ran much of their offense through the 6-9 freshman who primarily operated at the center position. It will be interesting to see what they decided to do when Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk comes back, as Jackson and Hayden Brown looked strong in their small-ball front court.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hayden Brown - Game-high 21 points in win Brown totaled 21 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 9-12 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 80-77 win over South Carolina State.

Impact Brown had been battling an undisclosed injury recently, but you couldn't tell with how he played in the opener as he led all scorers. Brown is in positions to really make an impact on a South Carolina team that lacks a lot of depth. Brown averaged 18.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 three-pointers per contest last season with the Citadel. He and freshman GG Jackson should form a fascinating combination in the frontcourt this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk - DNP vs. South Carolina State Bosmans-Verdonk (foot) did not play during an 80-77 win Tuesday versus South Carolina State.

Impact As expected, Bosmans-Verdonk was not healthy to play. GG Jackson and Josh Gray were South Carolina's centers Tuesday. Bosmans-Verdonk will try to be healthy before the team hosts Clemson on Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina gets 1st win for coach Lamont Paris

Hayden Brown scored 21 points, freshman Gregory Jackson II had 18 points and 10 rebounds in his debut and South Carolina beat South Carolina State 80-77 for the first victory for c...

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What we learned from South Carolina's win over SC State in basketball season opener GG Jackson scored 18 in his debut. The first game of the Lamont Paris era had its ups and downs.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

What we learned from South Carolina's win over SC State in basketball season opener GG Jackson scored 18 in his debut. The first game of the Lamont Paris era had its ups and downs.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM

Hayden Brown - Set to start Tuesday Brown is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus South Carolina State, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Brown will start in the frontcourt Tuesday with Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk (ankle) out. Brown started in all 30 games for Citadel last season before transferring to South Carolina.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacobi Wright - Starting in the opener Wright is starting in the opener against South Carolina State, per David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Wright gets the start at guard in the Gamecocks' season opener. The sophomore played 15.5 minutes per game last season, while averaging 3.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He'll get his chance to be a regular contributor in his second season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Jackson - Starting first college game Jackson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against South Carolina State, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Jackson will get the start in his first collegiate game. He is expected to have a big role this season for South Carolina if they want to be competitive. Jackson will see some more time at center with Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk out of this game with an ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The procrastinator's guide to the 2022-23 South Carolina men's basketball season A new era begins for USC men’s basketball. Tonight.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk - Seen in walking boot Bosmans-Verdonk is likely out for Tuesday's game versus South Carolina State with an ankle injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Bosmans-Verdonk is wearing a walking boot ahead of Tuesday's game. If the 6-foot-8 junior doesn't play, Josh Gray is in line to start at center against South Carolina State. Bosmans-Verdonk's return timeline is unclear, but his next opportunity to play will be Friday versus Clemson.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Von Benson - Warming up against SC State Benson is warming up for the Gamecocks' opening game with South Carolina State, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact Benson didn't play in South Carolina's exhibition game due to a coaches decision. The big man looks to be available for the first game of the season, but he'll remain buried on the rotation.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Countdown to tipoff: Carolina vs. South Carolina State South Carolina will welcome South Carolina State to Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday night to open up the 2022-23 season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hayden Brown - Available vs. South Carolina State Brown (undisclosed) is available Tuesday versus South Carolina State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Brown is healthy to help the Gamecocks begin their 2022-23 season. He averaged 12.6 points and 6.7 rebounds across his five seasons as a player of The Citadel.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina men's basketball bold predictions for coach Lamont Paris's first season South Carolina men's basketball kick off new coach Lamont Paris' tenure against South Carolina Upstate on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM