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What’s it like on receiving end of Frank Martin’s glare?

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin watches as Hassani Gravett warms up during a practice session for their NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Friday, March 31, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Often it starts with just a look. Frank Martin’s glare alone is worth a thousand words. Many of those…

It’s an all-SEC Championship Sunday

DALLAS (AP) — Now that UConn is surprisingly out of the way, it’s time for an SEC party with a pair of teams that have never played in the NCAA women’s championship game. Mississippi State’s 66-64 upset that snapped the Huskies’ record 111-game winning streak Friday night means a third meeting this season with South Carolina, this time on Sunday…

Finebaum Visits the Vista for Historic Gamecocks Weekend

Carolina basketball has captured the attention of the SEC as both the men and women advanced to the Final Four. While Dawn Staley’s team is in Dallas and Frank Martin’s squad is in Arizona, the voice of the conference was in downtown Columbia Friday. Paul Finebaum hosted his ESPN radio show, which is syndicated on the SEC Network, at “Carolina…

Muschamp believes Gamecocks are an “Improved Team” before Garnet and Black Game

While the Carolina men and women are each playing in different parts of the country, chasing national championships at the Final Four, the Gamecocks football team will be close out their spring season on campus. The program will hold their Garnet and Black exhibition at Williams-Brice Stadium at noon on Saturday. It’s the last time Will Muschamp’s team will work…

Gamecocks Outlast Stanford to Reach First National Championship Game

South Carolina guard Allisha Gray (10), guard Kaela Davis (3) and teammates celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Stanford in the semifinals of the women’s Final Four, Friday, March 31, 2017, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS (AP) — Allisha Gray scored 18 points, A’ja Wilson had a double-double…

Last Year’s March Madness Snub “Inspires” Gamecocks

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — The heartbreak of 2016 has turned into fuel for 2017. A year after being one of the last teams left out of the NCAA Tournament, the Gamecocks have made the most of their first March Madness appearance since 2004, shocking their sport by making it to the Final Four. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is at Univeristy…

Thornwell Feeling Better, Back at USC Practice

GLENDALE, Ariz. (WOLO) — After missing Thursday’s practice due to illness, Gamecocks star guard Sindarius Thornwell stepped on the court at the Final Four for the first time Friday. Sports Director Mike Gillespie is with USC as they prep to face Gonzaga in the National Semifinal Saturday (6:09 p.m.). Hear from Thornwell and head coach Frank Martin by clicking the…

Thornwell Back from Illness, Speaks with Media Friday

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GLENDALE, AZ — Sindaruis Thornwell talked with the media Friday. Thornwell’s availability came after his absence from Thursday’s practice due to illness. The SEC player of the year discussed his time away from the team, and how he was not going to miss Saturday’s game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Gamecocks, NCAA, SEC, South Carolina