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Isaiah Collins

Isaiah Collins

Joined: May 17, 2024

Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Jalon Kilgore (24) makes an interception to seal a victory over the Old Dominion Monarchs in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Football

Gamecocks Improvement in Pass Defense Go Beyond the Pass Rush

South Carolina's pass defense in 2024 has shown major improvements due to a mixture of new additions and player development.

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Apr 7, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) dribbles the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20) in the finals of the Final Four of the womens 2024 NCAA Tournament at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Basketball

Gamecocks forward Watkins arrested on assault and battery charges

South Carolina's Ashlyn Watkins arrested on multiple charges Saturday is set to appear in court on October 25.

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Mar 6, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs his team against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Colonial Life Arena.
Basketball

Top 15 Recruit Martay Barnes Set for Unofficial Visit on August 31

Mary Barnes, a Top 15 recruit in the 2027 recruiting class, is set to take an unofficial visit to South Carolina

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South Carolina defensive back Tyler Jones of Dutch Fork High, SC offensive MVP, passes near the blocking by South Carolina offensive lineman Josiah Thompson of Dillon High, USC Gamecocks commit, and North Carolina defensive lineman Mason Brooks of Salisbury High during the second quarter of the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas football game at Viking Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C.
Football

Thompson named as an impact true freshman by PFF

Gamecock freshman offensive tackle Josiah Thompson was brought up as a potential freshman to watch for in the 2024 season by PFF's Max Chadwick

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November 13, 2010; Gainesville FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) warmup during pregame of their game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Football

Former NFL DPOY Gilmore signs with Vikings for 2024 season

South Carolina legend and former all-pro Stephon Gilmore strikes deal with Minnesota Vikings for his 13th season in the NFL

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Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Nick Emmanwori (21) celebrates a play against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Football

Two Gamecocks highlighted in 2024 “Freaks List”

South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor and Nick Emmanwori were named to the Athletic's 2024 "Freaks List"

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Aug 6, 2024; Saint-Denis, FRANCE; Quincy Hall (USA) in the men's 400m semifinals during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.
Other Sports

Hall comes away with gold in men’s 400m final

Former Gamecock wins olympic gold in Paris and passes Michael Johnson in the record books

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Aug 4, 2024; Paris, FRANCE; Quincy Hall (USA) in the men's 400m round 1 heats during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.
Other Sports

Former South Carolina track star qualifies for Men’s 400m final

South Carolina alum Quincy Hall earns a spot in the Men's 400 M final after winning his semi-final race

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Jul 7, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Whit Merrifield (9) after an inning against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park.
Baseball

Former Gamecock Whit Merrifield signs with Braves

Former South Carolina standout Whit Merrifield signed with the Atlanta Braves for the rest of the 2024 season after Ozzie Albies' injury

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Apr 12, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) reacts after a dunk during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum.
Basketball

Jackson continues impressive summer league with double-double performance

Former Gamecock star GG Jackson continues his standout play for the Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Summer League.

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Jan 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard A.J. Lawson (9) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers guard Rayan Rupert (72) during the second half at the American Airlines Center.
Basketball

Former Gamecock A.J. Lawson shines against for Mavericks in Summer League

Former South Carolina guard A.J. Lawson dropped in 22 points in the Dallas Mavericks 92-79 loss to the Miami Heat.

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Jordon Gidron, Class of 2026 wide receiver from Ridge View High in Columbia, S.C., catches a ball during the 2024 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson in Clemson, S.C. Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Recruiting

Gamecocks Make Top 12 for 2026 Four Star Recruit

South Carolina made the list of top 12 schools for Ridge View receiver Jordon Gidron

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