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Collin Murray-Boyles selected in first round of 2025 NBA Draft

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Collin Murray-Boyles heard his name called in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday evening. South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles heard his name called on Wednesday evening in the 2025 NBA Draft as he was selected in the first round with the No. 9 overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. He's the first lottery pick in program history.
Sequel Patterson narrows list to final four

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Four-star instate wide receiver Sequel Patterson is down to his final four schools, it was announced on Wednesday morning. The 6-foot, 165-pound Patterson released an all SEC final four on Wednesday which included South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Kentucky. The instate four-star is coming off an official visit with the Gamecocks over the weekend. Patterson said following his official visit that he would announce his decision in the next couple weeks.
Paris details what an NBA team is getting in Murray-Boyles

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Head coach Lamont Paris breaks down what an NBA team is getting in forward Collin Murray-Boyles. Draft day has arrived for South Carolina's Collin Murray-Boyles who has a strong chance to hear his name called in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday evening.
Where Murray-Boyles landed in latest NBA mock drafts

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Taking a look at where Collin Murray-Boyles landed in the latest mock drafts ahead of Wednesday's first round. Now former South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles has a great chance to hear his name called on Wednesday evening in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, according to the latest mock drafts. The first round of the draft will get underway at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening and will be televised on ESPN and ABC.
Four-star 2027 QB includes Gamecocks in top five, sets decision date

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

South Carolina has a handful of offers out to quarterbacks in the 2027 class and on Tuesday afternoon, high four-star Jayce Johnson included the Gamecocks in his top five as he will announce his commitment on Aug. 3. In addition to the Gamecocks, the 6-foot-3, 210-pound quarterback included Texas A&M, Tennessee, Mississippi State and Florida State in his final five schools.
Sellers, Kilgore land in top five position rankings for 2026 NFL Draft

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Taking a look at where two Gamecocks landed in ESPN's top five positions rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft. When South Carolina opens up the 2025 season in Atlanta, it will take the field with a few of the best players at their positions on both sides of the ball. Recently, ESPN's Matt Miller and Jordan Reid were combing through the top five prospects at each position for the 2026 NFL Draft and quarterback LaNorris Sellers and defensive back Jalon Kilgore made the list.
Lamont Paris shares latest on plan for final roster spot

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

The South Carolina men's basketball team is in the middle of summer workouts as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season which will be the fourth under head coach Lamont Paris. The Gamecocks will have a new look roster this season as only three players return from last year's roster. Paris and his staff added six transfers and five high school signees in the offseason which brings the roster count up to 14 players.
Currence puts on recruiting hat during official visit weekend

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

South Carolina safety target J'Zavien Currence put on his recruiting hat for this weekend's official visit. VIPSouth Carolina hosted a pair of committed prospects for official visits this weekend with one being four-star safety J'Zavien Currence. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound safety, who's been committed since Oct. 17, is ranked as the No. 64 overall player in the country and the No. 8 safety, according to 247Sports. Coming out of South Pointe High School, he's tabbed as the No. 1 prospect in the state.
Watkins looks ahead to next steps following official visit

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

South Carolina defensive back target Tamarion Watkins looks ahead to the next steps with his official visit schedule coming to an end this weekend. VIPSouth Carolina saw a handful of defensive backs make their way to Columbia this weekend for an official visit with one being Tamarion Watkins. The 6-foot-3.5, 199-pound defensive back is ranked as a four-star prospect by 247Sports at No. 346 overall and the No. 29 safety.
Samari Matthews recaps latest trip to South Carolina

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Alex Jones

Four-star cornerback Samari Matthews breaks down his official visit to South Carolina over the weekend. VIPFour-star cornerback Samari Matthews has been a frequent visitor in Columbia throughout his recruitment and was back in town this weekend for an official visit. Matthews, who attends Hough High School in Cornelius, N.C., is ranked as the No. 57 overall player in the country and the No. 6 cornerback, according to the 247Sports Composite.

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