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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

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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

2 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

3 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

3 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Gonzaga Makes Its Push

Here are the top 10 men's college basketball teams by NET ranking, who is already fighting on the bubble and the biggest risers and fallers...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Gonzaga Makes Its Push

Nordin Kapic - Returns to action Kapic (knee) ended Tuesday's 96-67 victory over Albany with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound in five minutes.

Impact Kapic, who sat out during the Gamecocks' last game with a knee injury, returned to action Tuesday against Albany. The 6-foot-8 senior transfer from San Diego is averaging four points and two rebounds on 8.8 minutes per game this season (11 games).

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christ Essandoko - Tending to ankle injury Essandoko (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against Albany.

Impact Essandoko will miss his second game of the season Tuesday. The junior forward has started in four consecutive games, averaging 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 12.0 minutes during that stretch. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Vanderbilt.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Albany (NY) plays South Carolina following Lindsey's 23-point performance

Albany (NY) takes on the South Carolina Gamecocks after Amir Lindsey scored 23 points in the Great Danes' 83-75 loss to the Cornell Big Red

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Elon hosts Counter and Charleston (SC)

Charleston (SC) takes on the Elon Phoenix after Jlynn Counter scored 29 points in the Cougars' 72-63 win over the Drexel Dragons

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

South Carolina State visits No. 19 Tennessee following Johnson's 23-point outing

South Carolina State takes on the No. 19 Tennessee Volunteers after Jayden Johnson scored 23 points in the Bulldogs' 95-70 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Counter scores 29, Charleston (SC) downs Drexel 72-63

Led by Jlynn Counter's 29 points, the Charleston Cougars defeated the Drexel Dragons 72-63 on Monday

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 Tennessee hosts South Carolina State following Johnson's 23-point showing

South Carolina State visits the No. 19 Tennessee Volunteers after Jayden Johnson scored 23 points in the Bulldogs' 95-70 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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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

Men's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Gonzaga Makes Its Push

Albany (NY) plays South Carolina following Lindsey's 23-point performance

Elon hosts Counter and Charleston (SC)

South Carolina State visits No. 19 Tennessee following Johnson's 23-point outing

Counter scores 29, Charleston (SC) downs Drexel 72-63

No. 19 Tennessee hosts South Carolina State following Johnson's 23-point showing