OPINION: For Their Tournament Résumé, South Carolina NEEDS A Win Over KentuckyWith how the rest of their schedule shakes out, Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team must defeat the Kentucky Wildcats. Andrew Lyon | Jan 23, 2024OPINION: For Their Tournament Résumé, South Carolina NEEDS A Win Over Kentucky / Published Jan 23, 2024ANDREW LYONFollow @ALyon_SC
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