Evaluating LaShay Page to South Carolina

The cupboard isn't exactly stocked in South Carolina. There were three players who played at least 60% of the team's minutes in 2011-12, and now all three are gone. Malik Cooke graduated. Anthony Gill transferred to Virginia. And Damontre Harris transferred to Florida. That leaves football player Bruce Ellington (who may or may not play hoops) and sophomore (to be) Damien Leonard, who was one of the most inefficient players in the country. So it was no surprise when LaShay Page to South Carolina rumors cropped up last week. Now it's official. The Southern Miss transfer is enrolling at South Carolina and should be eligible immediately. The SEC bizarrely makes it more difficult for graduate transfers to enter the conference, and while Page would be able to go to virtually any other place in the nation and be eligible immediately due to his degree, he'll need a hardship waiver to play for the Gamecocks. However, that is expected to happen. Page played 87% of Souther...