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South Carolina, Paris want more after first NCAA Tournament trip in seven years

Oct. 23, 2024 06:23 AM EDT

South Carolina (26-8, 13-5 SEC) South Carolina made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years with a surprise run of success in the Southeastern Conference. Despite the transfer of leading scorer Meechie Johnson, the Gamecocks and coach Lamont Paris, behind sophomore Collin...

New Kentucky coach Mark Pope shows off letterman-style jacket at media day

Oct. 15, 2024 18:45 PM EDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Mark Pope left no doubt where he played college basketball, in case anyone didn't already know. The new Kentucky coach and former Wildcats player sported a UK letterman-style jacket at the podium for Southeastern Conference media day on Tuesday. ...

Longtime AD and 2-time national champion baseball coach Tanner to switch roles at South Carolina

Sep. 13, 2024 17:22 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina baseball coach Ray Tanner knew it was time for change more than a decade ago with his program at its most successful. Tanner could not escape that same feeling as athletic director these past few months even with Gamecock athletics trending upward. ...