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Lamont Paris' Tremendous Second Year Keeps Getting Better

South Carolina men's basketball program is rewriting history under head coach Lamont Paris, and still has more games to play.

Joseph Griffin

Lamont Paris' Tremendous Second Year Keeps Getting Better
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Coach Lamont Paris is rewriting the history books at the University of South Carolina. With a recent victory over Ole Miss, Paris has achieved an unprecedented milestone not seen in Gamecock basketball for decades. In only his second season, he has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, leading the team to an impressive 20-win record.

The Gamecocks' six-game winning streak in the SEC is a testament to the team's resiliency, marking the first time the feat has been accomplished since the 1996 season. The streak has energized the fanbase and placed the team in contention for the SEC regular season title, something that seemed unlikely before Lamont took the helm.

With seven more victories, Coach Paris would vault into the top 10 for most wins by a Gamecock coach (38). His stoic demeanor on the sidelines belies a strategic mind that has outmaneuvered doubt and expectation. Lamont's calm and collected approach to team-building demonstrates that even in the high-pressure world of college basketball, patience and perseverance can yield record-breaking results. As the Gamecocks continue their ascent, it will be fun to see how far Coach Paris's transformative touch will take them.

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