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UConn coach Geno Auriemma offered another statement on his confrontation with Dawn Staley during last month’s NCAA Tournament. Auriemma spoke to the media on Monday for the first time since his outburst at the end of the Huskies’ Final Four loss to South Carolina.

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South Carolina Gamecocks Earn Commitment From Tight End 2027 Judah Lancaster

The South Carolina Gamecocks have added another player to their 2027 recruiting class, this time in the form of tight end Judah Lancaster. The college football offseason is in full swing as teams prepare for the beginning of the 2026 season, which will not start for another handful of months.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 30

South Carolina Picks Up Commitment From 2027 Three-Star Wide Receiver

South Carolina is on a roll in the recruiting department as Shane Beamer picks up his second commitment in as many days for the 2027 class. Three-star wide receiver DJ Huggins commits to the Gamecocks on Thursday evening.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 30

Four-Star Defensive Lineman John Archer Commits to South Carolina

South Carolina got huge news on Wednesday evening as they picked up the biggest recruit of their 2027 cycle so far. Four-star defensive lineman John Archer announces his commitment to South Carolina.

Shane Beamer News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 30

College Football Analyst Says South Carolina Fans Should Be Easier on Shane Beamer

A college football analyst says South Carolina fans should be easier on the job Shane Beamer has done. The South Carolina Gamecocks are hoping to turn things around this college football season after turning in a 4-8 season last year.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 29

2027 Four-Star Edge Lists South Carolina Among Top Five Schools in Recruitment

One of the nation's top edge rushers in the 2027 class lists South Carolina among their top five teams. Can new outside linebackers coach Deion Barnes secure his first big commitment as a member of the Gamecocks staff?

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 29

South Carolina Lands Among Top Five For 2027 Safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey

Recruiting is heating up in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gamecocks have been named among the top choices for several prospects in the 2027 class. This week is no different as safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey includes South Carolina among his top five teams heading into the summer.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 28

Duquesne Forward Jakub Nečas Commits to South Carolina Out of the Transfer Portal

Lamont Paris, head coach of the Gamecocks, set out to revamp his roster heading into the 2026-2027 season. The commitment of the Duquesne forward Jakub Nečas is the latest case of this overhaul for South Carolina.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Yardbarker / April 27

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South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 27

South Carolina Makes Top Five for 2027 Four Star RB Brayden Tyson

As the summer approaches, recruiting picks up across the country for college football teams. The South Carolina Gamecocks are no stranger to summer recruiting success under head coach Shane Beamer.

Dawn Staley News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 23

South Carolina lands No. 3 recruit in Class of 2026

Head coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team are continuing their winning ways in the offseason. Five-star recruit and SC NEXT 100 No.

Dawn Staley News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Dawn Staley Makes Request After South Carolina Announcement

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks had a disappointing end to the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season. After finishing the regular season with a 31-3 record and going 15-1 in SEC play, South Carolina earned a No.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 23

South Carolina Basketball Lands One of the Nation's Premier Recruits in the 2026 Class

The Gamecocks pick up their second five-star commit of the 2026 class. Elite 2026 forward Oliviyah Edwards announces her commitment to play in the garnet and black on Thursday.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 22

South Carolina Makes Top Five for Elite 2027 Offensive Lineman

One of the nation's top players in the 2027 class released a top five which included South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Clemson, and Texas A&M. The benefit for the Gamecocks is it's a player in their own back yard.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 22

South Carolina Gamecocks Forward Announces Return for the 2026-2027 Season

South Carolina basketball forward Hayden Assemian announces return to the Gamecocks for the 2026-2027 season via his X account. Assemian was a three star prospect out of Moravian Prep in Hickory, North Carolina.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 22

No. 1 OL in South Carolina Announces Top Five College Football Programs

Nate Carson is one of the most coveted offensive linemen in the 2027 class, and his recruitment just got a lot more defined. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound interior offensive lineman from Irmo, South Carolina announced his top five schools on Wednesday, and it's a list that should make several major programs feel good about their standing.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / Rodeo on SI / April 19

South Carolina, Lynchburg Capture College Equestrian National Titles

Natalie Jayne and her South Carolina equestrian teammates stood in silence, anticipating what might come. During Saturday’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) championship round, the Gamecocks got off to a dominant start, leading 7-3 early thanks to the team’s Western riders.

South Carolina Lands Wisconsin Forward Aleksas Bieliauskas Out of the Transfer Portal

Lamont Paris continues his reshuffling of the Gamecocks roster by making key additions in the transfer portal. Wisconsin transfer Aleksas Bieliauskas announces his commitment to the garnet and black earlier this week.

Dawn Staley News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 17

Dawn Staley and South Carolina Land Commitment of Texas Transfer Guard Jordan Lee

South Carolina and Texas continue battling on and off the court with the most recent case being the Gamecocks taking guard Jordan Lee out of the transfer portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / April 16

South Carolina Gamecocks Freshman Projected to Have Immediate Impact on 2026 Season

The South Carolina Gamecocks are expected to have a true freshman become a massive contributor during the team's 2026 season. The South Carolina Gamecocks are looking to improve upon their disappointing results from the team's 2025 college football season and are looking to achieve their goal of a College Football Playoff berth.