USC Gamecocks

“Still More to Come” for Dozier After Going Undrafted

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – “We hope for the best and expect the worst.” Asia Dozier, sister of former Gamecocks’ star PJ, spoke to a quiet crowd in their family’s hometown, surrounded by loved ones and former teammates. All had gathered ready to celebrate the Spring Valley alum’s next chapter of his career on NBA Draft Night. Yet 60 picks over…

Drafted! Thornwell Selected By Milwaukee Bucks In 2017 NBA Draft

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Sindarius Thornwell was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 48th pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Thornwell marks the first Gamecock selected in the draft since 2006. There is also a proposed trade that would send Thornwell to the Clippers. The Lancaster, S.C., native finished his career…

Gamecocks Nominated for Best Team ESPY

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – National Champion South Carolina women’s basketball is one of seven teams across professional, Olympic and college sports nominated for Best Team at the 2017 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, ESPN announced today. The ultimate winner of the category will be determined by fan voting (http://www.espn.com/espys/story/_/page/voting17/best-team) and revealed at the ESPYS, hosted by Peyton Manning at…

Martin Announces Signing Class

COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced today the signing of six student-athletes set to join the Gamecocks beginning with the 2017-18 campaign: David Beatty (G – 6-4 – 200 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Imhotep Institute Charter High School), Frank Booker (G – 6-4 – 200 – Augusta, Ga. – Westside High School/Oklahoma/FAU), Jason Cudd (C/F – 7-0 – 250 – Myrtle…

Chuck Martin Hired as Gamecocks Assistant Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced today the hiring of Chuck Martin as an assistant coach for the Gamecock program. Martin brings over 15 years of coaching experience at the Division I level to the staff, including serving as an assistant coach at Indiana the past three seasons, and as…

Ainhoa Olarra Claims Runner-Up Honors At Ladies’ British Open Amateur

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s junior golfer Ainhoa Olarra earned runner-up honors at the 114th Ladies’ British Amateur Championship after falling 3&2 to Ireland’s Leona Maguire in the championship match Saturday afternoon at Pyle & Kenfig Golf Club in South Wales. Olarra, who tallied five match-play victories en route to a spot in the finals, carded a birdie…

Monte Lee says he’s staying at Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson coach Monte Lee, a former Gamecock assistant under longtime USC baseball coach Ray Tanner, made it clear where he stood on South Carolina’s baseball opening. “I’m happy at Clemson,” said Lee Friday afternoon in the upstate. “If Clemson’s going to have me as their head coach, this is where I want to be.” Lee’s close…

Jolette Law Joins Gamecock Coaching Staff

WATE COLUMBIA (USC SID) – University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced today the hiring of Jolette Law as an assistant coach. Law’s resume includes five seasons as a head coach at Illinois, and the Florence, S.C., native most recently spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee. “I am excited to welcome Jolette to…