Joe Lunardi's Early Bracketology: A Glimpse into Gamecocks Next Season

Joseph Griffin | Apr 16, 2024

Mar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris calls to his / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In college basketball, the sound of the final buzzer in the national championship doesn't signify an end but rather a pivot to the future. Renowned bracketologist Joe Lunardi wasted no time propelling us into next season's bracketology, underscoring a year-round dedication to the sport. Just days after UConn's triumphant rise to the top of men's college basketball, Lunardi has already crafted his early bracketology predictions, sparking a wave of anticipation and excitement for the upcoming season.

"There is no longer an off-season in college basketball," stated Lunardi, pointing to the seismic shifts caused by the transfer portal. With over 1,500 Division I players on the move, the landscape of college hoops is in constant flux, a fascinating and unpredictable phenomenon as teams look to the portal to replenish and enhance their squads.

Peering into Lunardi's crystal ball, one finds Lamont Paris's South Carolina Gamecocks positioned as one of the Last Four Byes—a testament to their potential and coaching ability of Coach Paris. They share this preliminary bubble space with Pittsburgh, New Mexico, and Seton Hall, all teams with something to prove.

Duke emerges as the projected number 1 overall seed, an early nod to their continuing legacy and a hint at the strength they're expected to bring to the court. It's a bold statement for a program consistently at the heart of March's madness and a beacon of anticipation for the genuine followers of college basketball. In Lunardi's world, the game never stops, and the excitement for what lies ahead is already palpable.

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