Josh Gray admitted he spent a few weeks wondering about whether his surging South Carolina team might pop in the next edition of The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.
The Gamecocks (21-0) will host Missouri and No. 11 UConn this week.
The Gamecocks joined San Diego State as the week’s new additions, replacing Oklahoma and TCU.
South Carolina Equestrian fans witnessed a huge upset on Saturday, with the No. 5 Gamecocks (6-3, 1-3) taking down No. 4 Auburn (5-3, 2-2) 11-9 in the final ride.
Coach Dawn Staley announced Kamilla Cardoso is leaving to join the Brazilian national team for its Olympic qualifying event this week and will miss the Gamecocks next two games.
Aliyah Boston, an all-time great Gamecock forward, was named to the USA Olympic Qualifying roster.
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
Kamilla Cardoso scored 13 of her 17 points in the final two quarters as No. 1 South Carolina won its 19th straight over Mississippi with a 85-56 victory Sunday.
Spencer Rattler completed all four of his attempts for 65 yards with a touchdown and earned Game MVP honors.
Reserve Jacob Groves scored 17 points, Reece Beekman and Isaac McKneely scored 14 points each, and Virginia survived a wild finish to defeat Clemson 66-65 on Saturday.
