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Feb 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris reacts on the sideline during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Entering the SEC tournament, Paris is 62-67 in his near four years with the team. With speculation surrounding his job status, Paris is set to return next season.

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Lamont Paris is likely to return as the South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball coach.

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) makes a lay up against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Texas defeats South Carolina 78-61 in the championship game of the SEC Tournament.

The South Carolina Gamecocks bench celebrates Saturday, March 7, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament semifinals game against the Louisiana State Tigers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

South Carolina defeats LSU in the semi-finals of the SEC Tournament to advance to a seventh consecutive season.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) shoots the ball Friday, March 6, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

The Gamecocks come out victorious for the second game in a row over Kentucky. The 87-64 win puts South Carolina in the semi-finals of the SEC Tournament.

Mar 1, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) shoots a three-point shot during the second quarter at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks and Wildcats will face off in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday.

Oklahoma's Aaliyah Chavez (2) drives to the basket as South Carolina 's Raven Johnson (25) defends during the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and the South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.

After a strong season limiting the conference's top offensive players, Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson is named the SEC Defensive Player of the year.

Feb 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) and guard Meechie Johnson (5) celebrate a three point basket basket by Ellis against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks host senior night on Tuesday for the regular season home finale against the Tennessee Volunteers. Can South Carolina pull off the upset?

Mar 1, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) moves down the court during the first quarter at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks win over Kentucky on Sunday marked the official end of the 2025-2026 regular season. Postseason play is back and South Carolina has a chance to win the SEC Tournament for the fourth consecutive year.

Feb 22, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley smiles at her bench players against the Mississippi Rebels in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks faced four top 25 teams in a row and were absolutely dominant. Are the Gamecocks peaking at the right time?

Feb 17, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward EJ Walker (6) shoots the ball over Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) and Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Gamecocks losing streak extends to seven games following the 76-62 loss at the hands of the Gators in Gainesville.

Jan 28, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Kobe Knox (4) attempts to drives around Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina will attempt to snap a six game losing streak on Tuesday evening as they travel to take on the Florida Gators.

Mar 30, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley cuts the net after the South Carolina Gamecocks win over the Duke Blue Devils at an Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

With tonight's win over LSU, Dawn Staley has reached her 500th win as the head coach of South Carolina women's basketball. Staley's record now stands at 672-192 all time.

Feb 8, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'niya Latson (00) drives around Tennessee Volunteers guard Nya Robertson (1) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The last top ten game of the regular season for the Gamecocks is set to take place on Valentine's Day. Here's an early look at the matchup pitting South Carolina against the sixth ranked LSU Tigers.

Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Joyce Edwards (8) drives past Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Kharyssa Richardson (33) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

As the season gets closer to its end, the task at hand for the South Carolina Gamecocks only gets tougher.

Feb 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Joyce Edwards (8) shoots over Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Destiney McPhaul (2) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Edwards' 21 point and six rebound night was enough to give the Gamecocks a dominant 88-45 victory over the Mississippi Bulldogs.

Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Adhel Tac (15) celebrates a play against the Texas Longhorns in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina will look to extend their winning streak to four games on Thursday night against Mississippi State.

Jan 15, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tessa Johnson (5) drives against the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina will look to extend their winning streak to three games as they take on the Texas A&M Aggies on Monday night.

Jan 14, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

South Carolina fights back to be down by one at the half to LSU.

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley reacts during the first half of an NCAA women’s basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Sunday, January 4, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

The South Carolina Gamecocks dominate the Tigers and walk away with a 30 point lead.

Jan 4, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

The Gamecocks are set to face the Auburn Tigers. Here's how they walk away with their 21st win of the year.

Jan 24, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris reacts during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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South Carolina Gamecock fans were very expressive following the team's brutal loss to the Florida Gators.

Jan 28, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Mike Sharavjamts (55) attempts to drive around Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina suffered a 47-point loss at the hands of the Florida Gators. Where do the Gamecocks go from here?

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The South Carolina Gamecocks took a brutal loss to the Florida Gators.

Jan 11, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley high fives forward Joyce Edwards (8) before their game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The Lady Gamecocks are once again dominating opponents. What areas are leading to another dominant campaign?

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Lamont Paris Will Return as South Carolina Head Coach in 2026-2027; What It Means

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