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Texas guard Jordan Lee (7) dribbles against UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) at Mortgage Matchup Center during the Women's Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Longhorns transfer guard Jordan Lee chooses the Gamecocks on Thursday.

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Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Camden Heide (5) shoots over Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Lamont Paris is beginning to reshape his roster for next season with the commitment of Texas transfer forward Camden Heide earlier this week.

Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'Ja Wilson (22) celebrates during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Former Gamecocks star A'ja Wilson agrees to supermax deal with the Las Vegas Aces to become to highest paid player in league history.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks center Madina Okot (11) shoots against UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Madina Okot is the second South Carolina Gamecock selected in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft. Okot heads to the Atlanta Dream with the 14th pick of the WNBA Draft.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) controls the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After a stellar career with South Carolina, Raven Johnson is selected by the Indiana Fever with the tenth overall pick.

Dec 30, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Presbyterian Blue Hose guard Kory Mincy (4) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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The South Carolina Gamecocks have added transfer Kory Mincy from George Mason.

Dec 17, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Cam Scott (23) attempts to dribble around Clemson Tigers guard Dillon Hunter (2) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

After spending two seasons with the Gamecocks, the sophomore guard out of Lexington, South Carolina will be in search of a new home after announcing plans to enter the transfer portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) attempts a layup against the UCLA Bruins during their NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

South Carolina ends the 2025-2026 season as the national title runner-ups for the second year in a row. Here's a quick recap of the season along with a look ahead towards next year.

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Maddy McDaniel (1) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

For the second season in a row, UConn and South Carolina matched up. This time around the Gamecocks got their revenge of last year's title game with a 62-48 over UConn.

Mar 30, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) cuts the nets after defeating the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

After dominating TCU on Monday, the Gamecocks have found themselves back in a familiar place. This is the sixth straight final four appearance the school has made.

Oklahoma's Keziah Lofton (22) drives to the basket as South Carolina 's Ta'niya Latson (00) defends of the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.

Oklahoma defeated South Carolina during their first matchup in the regular season. Can South Carolina avenge that loss and move on to the Elite Eight?

Feb 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) reacts to a call against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

In case you missed it, here is a quick recap of the portal losses so far. Four Gamecocks have announced intentions of leaving the program this offseason.

Feb 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward EJ Walker (6) goes for a rebound against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

South Carolina forward EJ Walker announces intentions of entering the transfer portal on Monday evening. This is the third player from the program to enter the

Nov 18, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Jordan Butler (0) grabs a rebound against the Radford Highlanders in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Forward Jordan Butler is the second Gamecock to announce intentions of entering the transfer portal. Butler joins guard Eli Ellis as those leaving Columbia for new homes on Monday.

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) reacts after a made three point basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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South Carolina guard Eli Ellis plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Mar 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Elijah Strong (31) shoots against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina loses forward Elijah Strong to the transfer portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'niya Latson (00) talks to South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the Texas Longhorns at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

South Carolina enters the tournament as one of the top overall seeds, but according to oddsmakers they don't have the best chance at bringing home a national championship.

Feb 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris reacts on the sideline during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Entering the SEC tournament, Paris is 62-67 in his near four years with the team. With speculation surrounding his job status, Paris is set to return next season.

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Lamont Paris is likely to return as the South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball coach.

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) makes a lay up against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Texas defeats South Carolina 78-61 in the championship game of the SEC Tournament.

The South Carolina Gamecocks bench celebrates Saturday, March 7, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals game against the Louisiana State Tigers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

South Carolina defeats LSU in the semi-finals of the SEC Tournament to advance to a seventh consecutive season.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots the ball Friday, March 6, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

The Gamecocks come out victorious for the second game in a row over Kentucky. The 87-64 win puts South Carolina in the semi-finals of the SEC Tournament.

Mar 1, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) shoots a three-point shot during the second quarter at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks and Wildcats will face off in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday.

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez (2) drives to the basket as South Carolina 's Raven Johnson (25) defends during the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.

After a strong season limiting the conference's top offensive players, Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson is named the SEC Defensive Player of the year.

Feb 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) and guard Meechie Johnson (5) celebrate a three point basket basket by Ellis against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks host senior night on Tuesday for the regular season home finale against the Tennessee Volunteers. Can South Carolina pull off the upset?

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Dawn Staley and South Carolina Land Commitment of Texas Transfer Guard Jordan Lee

Dawn Staley and South Carolina Land Commitment of Texas Transfer Guard Jordan Lee

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