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Feb 3, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris reacts to a referee call during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

ICYMI Lamont Paris added a few additions to his roster for next season. Here's a quick look at those additions as well as where former Gamecocks have landed.

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Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) and UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) tip off Monday, April 6, 2026, during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The NCAA voted to expand the men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams. Will this help or hurt the Gamecocks in the future?

Mar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Duquesne Dukes forward Jakub Necas (7) reacts in the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Lamont Paris adds to his roster for next season with the addition of Jakub Nečas from Duquesne.

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

David Duquette joins South Carolina in an advisory role advising on a variety of men's basketball targets.

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Oliviyah Edwards during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oliviyah Edwards is among the top five players in the 2026 class. She joins what is already a stacked recruiting class for Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks.

Jan 24, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Hayden Assemian (20) runs down court during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Forward Hayden Assemian will "run it back" with the Gamecocks for next season.

Dec 6, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Drexel Dragons guard Shane Blakeney (4) gathers streamers after fans tossed them onto the court after a La Salle Explorers score during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks grab second team All-CAA guard Shane Blakeney out of the transfer portal. The former Drexel Dragon broke out in his third season

Sep 18, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever players including guard Lexie Hull (10) and forward Aliyah Boston (7) react after defeating the Atlanta Dream during game three of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Just two days after A'ja Wilson signed the largest deal in WNBA History, Aliyah Boston beats that with a $6.3 million deal.

Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas announces commitment to Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks earlier this week.

Texas guard Jordan Lee (7) dribbles against UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) at Mortgage Matchup Center during the Women's Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Longhorns transfer guard Jordan Lee chooses the Gamecocks on Thursday.

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Camden Heide (5) shoots over Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Lamont Paris is beginning to reshape his roster for next season with the commitment of Texas transfer forward Camden Heide earlier this week.

Oct 17, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A'Ja Wilson (22) celebrates during the 2025 WNBA Championship parade at Toshiba Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Former Gamecocks star A'ja Wilson agrees to supermax deal with the Las Vegas Aces to become to highest paid player in league history.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks center Madina Okot (11) shoots against UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Madina Okot is the second South Carolina Gamecock selected in the first round of the 2026 WNBA Draft. Okot heads to the Atlanta Dream with the 14th pick of the WNBA Draft.

Apr 5, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) controls the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Kiki Rice (1) in the second half during the National Championship game of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

After a stellar career with South Carolina, Raven Johnson is selected by the Indiana Fever with the tenth overall pick.

Dec 30, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Presbyterian Blue Hose guard Kory Mincy (4) drives against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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The South Carolina Gamecocks have added transfer Kory Mincy from George Mason.

Dec 17, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Cam Scott (23) attempts to dribble around Clemson Tigers guard Dillon Hunter (2) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

After spending two seasons with the Gamecocks, the sophomore guard out of Lexington, South Carolina will be in search of a new home after announcing plans to enter the transfer portal.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Ta'Niya Latson (00) attempts a layup against the UCLA Bruins during their NCAA women's basketball national championship game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 5, 2026.

South Carolina ends the 2025-2026 season as the national title runner-ups for the second year in a row. Here's a quick recap of the season along with a look ahead towards next year.

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Maddy McDaniel (1) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

For the second season in a row, UConn and South Carolina matched up. This time around the Gamecocks got their revenge of last year's title game with a 62-48 over UConn.

Mar 30, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) cuts the nets after defeating the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

After dominating TCU on Monday, the Gamecocks have found themselves back in a familiar place. This is the sixth straight final four appearance the school has made.

Oklahoma's Keziah Lofton (22) drives to the basket as South Carolina 's Ta'niya Latson (00) defends of the women's college basketball game between the Oklahoma Sooners and South Carolina at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Thursday Jan. 22, 2026.

Oklahoma defeated South Carolina during their first matchup in the regular season. Can South Carolina avenge that loss and move on to the Elite Eight?

Feb 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) reacts to a call against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

In case you missed it, here is a quick recap of the portal losses so far. Four Gamecocks have announced intentions of leaving the program this offseason.

Feb 28, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward EJ Walker (6) goes for a rebound against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

South Carolina forward EJ Walker announces intentions of entering the transfer portal on Monday evening. This is the third player from the program to enter the

Nov 18, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Jordan Butler (0) grabs a rebound against the Radford Highlanders in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Forward Jordan Butler is the second Gamecock to announce intentions of entering the transfer portal. Butler joins guard Eli Ellis as those leaving Columbia for new homes on Monday.

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Eli Ellis (15) reacts after a made three point basket against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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South Carolina guard Eli Ellis plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Mar 3, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Elijah Strong (31) shoots against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina loses forward Elijah Strong to the transfer portal.

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