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USC’s Wilson T-2nd in AP Player of the Year Vote, UW’s Plum Wins

DALLAS (AP) — Kelsey Plum had a historic season for Washington while Geno Auriemma did one of his best coaching jobs at UConn. Both were overwhelming choices as The Associated Press women’s basketball Player and Coach of the Year in awards announced Thursday. Plum broke the career NCAA scoring mark, topping Jackie Stiles’ 16-year-old record in style with a 57-point…

PJ Dozier’s USC Decision Paying off at Final Four

Spring Valley alum PJ Dozier had plenty of options on where to play his college ball as an All-American in high school. But Columbia’s own chose to stay home at Carolina and has played a vital role in bringing the Gamecocks to the Final Four. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie spoke with Dozier at University of Phoenix Stadium Thursday…

Frank Martin previews Gonzanga

Martin talks with media

South Carolina’s head basketball coach Frank Martin met with the media today. Martin discussed his team, and the upcoming final four game Saturday night versus Gonzaga. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Frank Martin, Gamecock Basketball, Gamecocks

Thornwell Sick, Kept Out of First Phoenix Practice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — As the Gamecocks held a closed practice Thursday and took their first look at the massive “University of Phoenix Stadium”, host of the Final Four, there was a giant piece of their puzzle missing. Carolina leading scorer, senior guard Sindarius Thornwell, was back at the team hotel resting. The leading scorer in March Madness had experienced…

Final Four: Gamecock Players React to the Attention

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (WOLO)– It’s a Final Four frenzy in Arizona as the University of South Carolina Men’s Basketball teams preps for Gonzaga Saturday Night. It is one of the biggest sporting events in the country, and the Gamecocks have an invite. This is the USC Men’s first trip to the final four. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie is in Phoenix…

Gamecocks Assistant Figger Tied to Austin Peay Head Coach Opening

Multiple reports released Wednesday state that Carolina associate head coach and recruiting director Matt Figger is close to becoming the new head coach at Austin Peay State University. South Carolina assistant Matt Figger is in advanced talks to be Austin Peay's next coach, a source told @CBSSports. Deal could be done soon. — Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) March 29, 2017 Austin…

SEC Network to Go Live From Columbia

SEC Network studio shows are hitting the road for special coverage surrounding the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours, both of which feature at least one Southeastern Conference team. The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now will air live from downtown Columbia, S.C., on Friday, March 31, beginning at 3 p.m. ET to capture the atmosphere of South Carolina fans…

Wilson Earns Spot on USBWA All-America Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)— South Carolina junior forward A’ja Wilson added to her list of national accolades Wednesday after being named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-America Team. This year marks the second-straight season Wilson has earned a spot on the 10-player list. Wilson has remained a force on both sides of the ball in her third year…

Softball Series vs. Texas A&M Changes Times, Networks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina, in conjunction with Texas A&M, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN, has moved game times for this weekend’s softball series at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field to accommodate Gamecock fans wanting to watch and support the two Final Four basketball teams. The series opener now starts at 2 p.m. EDT for the Gamecocks…