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USC basketball visits veterans at Dorn VA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Frank Martin made it a priority when he first took over the Gamecock basketball program five seasons ago: his players would find ways to connect with people in the Columbia community. Part of the “8k in 8 Days” campaign, designed to reach eight thousand fans in eight days, three of Martin’s players — Chris Silva, Maik…

USC recruit teases Gamecocks, commits to FSU

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Will Muschamp recruited him consistently, but in the end, defensive back Israel Mukuamu put the joke on Muschamp. At his announcement and signing ceremony at Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner Monday morning, the former Berkeley defensive back teased the Gamecocks. With three hats sitting on the table, Mukuamu, a three-star safety, picked up the Gamecock…

For the first time since 2013, USC has its QB coming back

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock fans can feel comfortable with its 2017 odds. Quarterback Jake Bentley is one of 10 players returning to an offense that averaged 26.6 points per game with Bentley taking snaps, and those numbers will only continue to rise as the sophomore quarterback develops with his skill players. After a 16-22 record the last three seasons…