South Carolina Gamecocks News

Eli Ellis - Termed doubtful Ellis (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Ellis, but it's expected to prevent him from facing Auburn. The freshman guard is averaging 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 27.1 minutes per game this season, and he's come off the bench in each of his appearances.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grant Polk - Likely to play Saturday Polk (undisclosed) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Polk is on track to return from a two-game absence due to an unspecified injury. The freshman wing has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.1 minutes. He's come off the bench in each of his outings.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Butler - Cleared to face Auburn Butler isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn.

Impact Butler missed South Carolina's most recent game with an unspecified injury, but he'll be back on the hardwood Saturday evening. The junior forward is averaging 3.8 points and 2.4 rebounds across 10.3 minutes per game this season.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Texas Gets Outperformed by South Carolina in a Thrilling Road Matchup When fans filled the seats of Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday to watch the South Carolina Gamecocks take on the...

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Stony Brook faces Charleston (SC) following Goods' 20-point outing

Stony Brook hosts the Charleston (SC) Cougars after Richard Goods scored 20 points in Stony Brook's 76-71 victory over the Hofstra Pride

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

South Carolina visits Auburn following Johnson's 29-point game

South Carolina visits the Auburn Tigers after Meechie Johnson Jr. scored 29 points in the Gamecocks' 108-74 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Meechie Johnson - Scores 26, deals six assists Johnson finished Wednesday's 108-74 loss to Arkansas with 29 points (9-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-10 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Johnson had not scored more than 19 points since Nov. 21. The 6-2 senior had been struggling from the field against conference opponents. In his three previous games, he had converted just 32.3 percent of his field goals but managed to score 13.0 points on volume and free throws. Johnson attempted 10 free throws for the second time in three games.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Butler - Out Wednesday Butler is listed out for Wednesday's contest against Arkansas.

Impact Butler will miss his first game of the season as he deals with an undisclosed injury. The junior forward will aim to be back in action for Saturday's clash with Auburn.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

The SEC is, hands down, the most competitive conference in women’s hoops this year, writes FOX Sports' Laken Litman.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

Towson hosts Charleston (SC) following Duggan's 22-point showing

Charleston (SC) faces the Towson Tigers after Colby Duggan scored 22 points in the Cougars' 74-70 win over the Hampton Pirates

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in a matchup of SEC teams

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Grant Polk - Out again Wednesday Polk (undisclosed) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Arkansas.

Impact Polk will miss a second straight game due to Arkansas. The freshman is averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds across 14.1 minutes per game this season. His next chance to play will come Saturday at Auburn.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 0 Arkansas faces South Carolina in conference showdown

South Carolina visits No. 0 Arkansas in SEC play Wednesday

4 DAYS 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...

6 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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

JANUARY 10 • 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.

JANUARY 9 • 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.

JANUARY 9 • 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

JANUARY 8 • 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

JANUARY 7 • 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

JANUARY 7 • 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.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Stony Brook faces Charleston (SC) following Goods' 20-point outing

South Carolina visits Auburn following Johnson's 29-point game

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: LSU, Texas Lead SEC's Dominant Season

Towson hosts Charleston (SC) following Duggan's 22-point showing

No. 17 Arkansas plays South Carolina in conference matchup

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