SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH CAROLINA MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Lamont Paris took over a South Carolina program in 2022 that had finished 2-16 in SEC play the previous season, and the Gamecocks have shown modest improvement since his arrival. The 15-player roster currently sits at 11-15 overall with a 2-8 conference record, though the team has been substantially more effective at Colonial Life Arena, posting a 10-7 home mark compared to just 1-8 on the road. South Carolina's offensive and defensive efficiency have been evenly matched at 75.9 points per game, suggesting the team's struggles stem more from consistency than fundamental capability.
The Gamecocks' 38,000-student university context in the SEC presents significant competitive pressures, yet Paris has maintained a roster capable of competitive home performances. The substantial gap between home and away records—a nine-game swing—points to areas requiring immediate attention as the program continues its rebuild. Colonial Life Arena has provided a legitimate advantage this season, serving as a platform where the Gamecocks can establish conference credibility before the postseason.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of South Carolina, Columbia |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | South Carolina, South Carolina |
| Venue | Colonial Life Arena |
| Head Coach | Lamont Paris |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hayden Assemian | F |
| 0 | Jordan Butler | F |
| 15 | Eli Ellis | G |
| 2 | Christ Essandoko | F |
| 5 | Meechie Johnson | G |
| 24 | Nordin Kapic | F |
| 4 | Kobe Knox | G |
| 13 | Grant Polk | G |
| 23 | Cam Scott | G |
| 55 | Mike Sharavjamts | G |
| 14 | Eli Sparkman | G |
| 31 | Elijah Strong | F |
| 10 | Myles Stute | G |
| 6 | EJ Walker | F |
| 7 | Abu Yarmah | G |
SEASON RECORD
13-19
Overall
11-9
Home
2-10
Away
3-12
Conference
74.9 PPG / 76.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 91-72 |
| Nov 9 | Southern Miss Golden Eagles | W 83-79 |
| Nov 13 | Presbyterian Blue Hose | W 81-61 |
| Nov 19 | Radford Highlanders | W 87-58 |
| Nov 21 | Butler Bulldogs | L 72-79 |
| Nov 23 | Northwestern Wildcats | L 77-79 |
| Nov 28 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 74-62 |
| Dec 3 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 83-86 |
| Dec 6 | Stetson Hatters | W 82-51 |
| Dec 14 | The Citadel Bulldogs | W 71-55 |
| Dec 17 | Clemson Tigers | L 61-68 |
| Dec 22 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | W 95-70 |
| Dec 30 | UAlbany Great Danes | W 96-67 |
| Jan 3 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 71-83 |
| Jan 7 | LSU Tigers | W 78-68 |
| Jan 10 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 70-75 |
| Jan 15 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 74-108 |
| Jan 17 | Auburn Tigers | L 67-71 |
| Jan 21 | Oklahoma Sooners | W 85-76 |
| Jan 24 | Texas A&M Aggies | L 69-92 |
| Jan 29 | Florida Gators | L 48-95 |
| Jan 31 | LSU Tigers | L 87-92 |
| Feb 4 | Texas Longhorns | L 75-84 |
| Feb 7 | Missouri Tigers | L 59-78 |
| Feb 15 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 75-89 |
| Feb 18 | Florida Gators | L 62-76 |
| Feb 21 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 97-89 |
| Feb 25 | Kentucky Wildcats | L 63-72 |
| Feb 28 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 68-87 |
| Mar 3 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 59-78 |
| Mar 7 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 64-61 |
| Mar 12 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 74-86 |
ANALYTICS
-1.5
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
55.7%
SOS
#66
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7868
111.4
Adj O
99.5
Adj D
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South Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does South Carolina Men's Basketball compete in?
- South Carolina South Carolina Men's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does South Carolina play men's basketball home games?
- South Carolina Men's Basketball plays home games at Colonial Life Arena in South Carolina, SC.
- Who is the head coach of South Carolina Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of South Carolina South Carolina Men's Basketball is Lamont Paris.
- When was South Carolina Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for South Carolina Men's Basketball is not currently available.