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No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

South Carolina visits No. 0 Arkansas in SEC play Wednesday

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Catchings, Cyril lead second-half rally as No. 18 Georgia beats South Carolina 75-70

Kanon Catchings scored 20 points and Somto Cyril had 14 of his 18 points in the second half as No. 18 Georgia rallied from eight points with less than nine minutes remaining to def...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Mike Sharavjamts - Scores team-high 18 Sharavjamts ended Saturday's 75-70 loss to Georgia with a season-high 18 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact The 6-9 senior bounced back from his first single-digit scoring performance in over a month. The native of Mongolia is providing a career-high 12.0 points on 53.6 percent from the field with 5.8 rebounds. The Gamecocks will look to even their SEC record at Arkansas on Wednesday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kobe Knox - Snags double-double Knox posted 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-8 FT), a season-high 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 75-70 loss to Georgia.

Impact The 6-5 guard had his first double-double of the season. He only required four shots to score in double digits and did his work from the free throw line. Knox had been held to single-digit scoring in his previous three games. He has not hit a 3-pointer in his last three games (four attempts). The senior is averaging 9.0 points and 2.9 rebounds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Polk - Won't play Saturday Polk (undisclosed) won't be in uniform for Saturday's game versus Georgia, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Polk initially claimed a questionable designation on the initial availability report, but it appears the freshman will miss his first game of the 2025-26 campaign, leaving the Gamecocks down a little depth in the frontcourt. His next chance to rejoin the action arrives Wednesday against Arkansas.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Cleared to face Georgia Essandoko is available for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Essandoko was initially considered probable, so his availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. He'll return from a three-game absence. Essandoko started in each of his last four appearances, but he averaged just 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12 minutes during that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strong leads South Carolina against No. 18 Georgia

South Carolina faces the No. 18 Georgia Bulldogs after Elijah Strong scored 30 points in South Carolina's 78-68 victory against the LSU Tigers

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Grant Polk - Question mark for Saturday Polk is listed as questionable for South Carolina's clash with Georgia.

Impact Polk averages 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds off the bench this season. The freshman forward, however, is in danger of missing his first game Saturday against the Bulldogs.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Probable for Saturday Essandoko (ankle) is listed as probable for the Gamecocks' clash with Georgia.

Impact Essandoko has missed the last three games, but he should be primed to return Saturday barring any setbacks. The forward has been a small factor for South Carolina, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elon visits N.C. A&T following Cokley's 23-point showing

Elon visits the North Carolina A&T Aggies after Bryson Cokley scored 23 points in the Phoenix's 85-81 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

N.C. A&T hosts Cokley and Elon

Elon visits the North Carolina A&T Aggies after Bryson Cokley scored 23 points in the Phoenix's 85-81 loss to the Charleston (SC) Cougars

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

Elijah Strong scores a career-high 30 points, leading South Carolina to a 78-68 victory over LSU on Tuesday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Elijah Strong - Scores career-high 30 points Strong fouled out of Tuesday's 78-68 victory over LSU after recording 30 points (10-15 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes.

Impact Strong came into the game hitting just 26.1 percent of his 3-pointers, but had the flow against the Tigers. The BC transfer improved his career high by eight points. He fouled out for the second time this season, but the damage was done. The 6-8 forward will look to lead the Gamecocks again on Saturday against Georgia.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson - Scores 19, deals six assists Johnson ended Tuesday's 78-68 win over LSU with 19 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and three steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson had been held to single-digit scoring in three of his four previous game. He equaled his season high in free throw makes and steals. The 6-2 senior has averaged at least 12.7 points in all three of his season with the Gamecocks. South Carolina faces Georgia on Saturday. Johnson averaged 15.0 points against the Bulldogs two seasons ago.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Unavailable Tuesday Essandoko (ankle) won't play Tuesday against LSU.

Impact Essandoko will miss his third straight game. The junior forward had just entered the starting five for the Gamecocks, starting in each of the final four games before he got injured. However, he'll have to sit out once again, meaning Elijah Strong should draw the start once again.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game

LSU plays the South Carolina Gamecocks after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 75-72 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Christ Essandoko - Officially tagged as questionable Essandoko (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game at Louisiana State.

Impact Essandoko has missed South Carolina's last two games due to a nagging ankle problem. A decision on his status should be made closer to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff Tuesday. Even if he's cleared to play, though, he shouldn't be anything more than a backup in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

South Carolina visits LSU following Nwoko's 21-point game

LSU takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks after Michael Nwoko scored 21 points in LSU's 75-72 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Elijah Strong - Scores team-high 17 Strong supplied 17 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 loss to Vanderbilt.

Impact The 6-8 junior has not played more than 20 minutes in his last six games and was only limited by fouls once. Perhaps Saturday's performance against the Commodores will push Strong into more playing time. He has averaged 13.0 points in his last three games. Look for Strong to play more minutes against LSU's impressive frontcourt on Tuesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Meechie Johnson - Deals six assists Johnson ended Saturday's 83-71 loss to Vanderbilt with nine points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes.

Impact The Gamecocks' leading scorer has been held to single-digit scoring in three of his last four games. The 6-2 senior has converted just 9-of-31 (29.0 percent) of his field goals and 4-of-18 (22.2 percent) of his 3-pointers in that span. South Carolina is going to need a productive Johnson to compete in the SEC. The team faces LSU on Tuesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Vanderbilt visits South Carolina after Tanner's 23-point showing

No. 11 Vanderbilt visits the South Carolina Gamecocks after Tyler scored 23 points in the Commodores' 96-53 win against the New Haven Chargers

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Christ Essandoko - Out again Saturday Essandoko (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

Impact Essandoko will now miss back-to-back games as he deals with an ankle injury. The junior big man's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Tuesday versus LSU. He's started in four consecutive games before going down with his injury, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12.0 minutes during that stretch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Charleston (SC) visits Cuthrell and Elon

Elon faces the Charleston (SC) Cougars after Chandler Cuthrell scored 28 points in Elon's 103-91 win against the Northeastern Huskies

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Johnson's 15 points lead South Carolina over UAlbany 96-67

Meechie Johnson scored 15 points as South Carolina pulled away after halftime and cruised past UAlbany 96-67 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Hayden Assemian - Scores season-high 13 points Assemian finished with 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 96-67 win over Albany.

Impact The 6-6 freshman took advantage of the blowout over the Great Danes. He has not missed a shot in his last three games (although he did not attempt one in five minutes in the loss to Clemson on Dec. 16). In limited opportunities, Assemian is converting 84.0 percent of his field goals on the way to 4.1 points.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

Catchings, Cyril lead second-half rally as No. 18 Georgia beats South Carolina 75-70

Strong leads South Carolina against No. 18 Georgia

Elon visits N.C. A&T following Cokley's 23-point showing

N.C. A&T hosts Cokley and Elon

Elijah Strong scores career-high 30 points, leads South Carolina over LSU 78-68

LSU hosts South Carolina following Nwoko's 21-point game

South Carolina visits LSU following Nwoko's 21-point game

No. 11 Vanderbilt visits South Carolina after Tanner's 23-point showing

Charleston (SC) visits Cuthrell and Elon

Johnson's 15 points lead South Carolina over UAlbany 96-67