A South Carolina native himself, LaNorris Sellers is next in line to become THE quarterback for the Gamecocks. Get to know this potential star.

Going into the 2024 campaign, Shane Beamer and company will be looking to replace fifth-round NFL draftee quarterback Spencer Rattler. LaNorris Sellers appears to be the heir-apparent to the role after a strong Spring Practice Period.

Listed at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, sophomore LaNorris Sellers boasts a sturdy frame for the quarterback position. He has the arm strength to make 60+ yard throws through the air and puts a noticeable zip on the ball on short to mid-range throws. According to On3 (2023), “LaNorris Sellers’ athleticism, rushing ability and upside as a passer remind us of Jalen Hurts. Sellers may have a stronger arm and is bigger than Hurts at the same stage” (para. 1). This kind of comparison to a former CFB star should have Gamecock fans excited about their future at quarterback.

As a senior in high school, Sellers led South Florence High School out of Florence, South Carolina to their first state championship. In the championship game, Sellers went 10-for-14 and 260 yards with five touchdowns through the air while tacking on another 192 yards and one score on the ground. This stellar performance capped a sensational senior season that had Sellers pass for nearly 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns with another 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns rushing.

In his first year as a Gamecock, Sellers had very little run as a true freshman. Sellers was a backup to now NFL quarterback Spencer Rattler but showed flashes of his upside in the little action he saw. In mop-up duty against Furman in 2023, Sellers went 4-for-4 passing with 86 yards for 2 touchdowns including a 50-yard touchdown pass to Tyshawn Russell. Sellers also had an electric 36-yard touchdown against Vanderbilt later on in the season.

In the 2024 Spring game, Sellers controlled the offense early and often leading his team to back-to-back scoring drives while going 9-of-11 passing for 70 yards through the air and rushing 5 times for 38 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The flashes Sellers has shown in his limited time in college should give Gamecock fans plenty of confidence in their new signal caller.

Off the field, South Florence High School reported that Sellers graduated with a final GPA of 4.95. Sellers seems to truly embody what it means to be a true student-athlete.

If his past performances are any indication, South Carolina may have something special in their next starting quarterback in LaNorris Sellers. Gamecock fans should be on high alert come fall.

South Carolina’s baseball team found out on Monday afternoon that they’ll be playing in Raleigh, NC, the home of the NC State Wolfpack, in the NCAA Regional round. Along with the Wolfpack, the Gamecocks are joined by the No. 4-seeded Bryant Bulldogs and No. 3-seeded James Madison Dukes, Carolina’s first opponent, in the grouping.

With the Gamecocks having not played any of these teams this season, there’s little known information about them heading into the NCAA Tournament. Through the numbers I researched on warrennolan.com and the NCAA’s stat logs, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of each team:

RPI: 15th

Combined Quad 1 & 2 Record: 16-17

Strength of Schedule: 3rd

Team ERA: 6.30 (168th nationally)

WHIP (walks and hits given up per inning pitched): 1.58 (129th nationally)

Batting Average: .284 (119th nationally)

Runs Scored Per Game: 7.7 (62nd nationally)

RPI: 21st

Combined Quad 1 & 2 Record: 18-21

Strength of Schedule: 5th

Team ERA: 5.08 (63rd nationally)

WHIP: 1.43 (40th nationally)

Batting Average: .275 (170th nationally)

Runs Scored Per Game: 7.6 (67th nationally)

RPI: 44th

Combined Quad 1 & 2 Record: 11-17

Strength of Schedule: 41st

Team ERA: 6.01 (147th nationally)

WHIP: 1.62 (145th nationally)

Batting Average: .300 (49th nationally)

Runs Scored Per Game: 7.5 (76th nationally)

RPI: 115th

Combined Quad 1 & 2 Record: 1-8

Strength of Schedule: 264th

Team ERA: 5.25 (77th nationally)

WHIP: 1.54 (107th nationally)

Batting Average: .282 (137th nationally)

Runs Scored Per Game: 7.5 (75th nationally)

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As the South Carolina Gamecocks look to continue to improve the program under head coach Shane Beamer, we take a look at the newcomers that need to have great seasons.

Going into his fourth season as South Carolina’s head coach, Shane Beamer wants to improve upon his disappointing 2023 5-7 record, he’ll need some help from some new faces to his program. After an offseason that boasted top 20 recruiting classes both from the high school ranks, as well as from the transfer portal, there’s likely to be some immediate production that wasn’t on the roster in 2023. Here’s three new Gamecocks to watch out for in 2024.

Dylan Stewart, EDGE
The most physically gifted and talented player joining the Gamecocks in 2024 is true freshman Dylan Stewart out of Washington, DC. Stewart was ranked as the number 2 EDGE player and number 19 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class. He shows a good blend of speed and strength to go along with massive size at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. According to 247Sports (2024), Stewart is the second-highest-rated EDGE player to commit to South Carolina since Jadeveon Clowney in 2011, and they share almost identical measurables. If Stewart has a good fall camp and can adjust to the pace of SEC football, he could see significant snaps for the Gamecocks and be an immediate producer in this defense.

Raheim Sanders, RB
This one seems almost unfair to use. Running back Raheim Sanders, an incoming senior from Arkansas, was named as a Second Team All-American in 2022. In 13 games during the 2022 campaign, Sanders rushed for over 1400 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also tacked on another 270 yards and two scores receiving out of the backfield. Multiple injuries sidelined him in 2023 for the Razorbacks, but Sanders has remained confident that he will return to his former glory in 2024. If he is fully healthy, Sanders will look to replicate his impressive numbers from 2022.

Offensive Line Unit
While this isn’t a singular player, it’s worth pointing out that Shane Beamer clearly recognized that his offensive line did not play up to standard in 2023. The Gamecocks signed four transfers and two high school recruits in their 2023 signing class. The mix of talented incoming freshmen and experienced incoming transfers should provide a solid boost to an offensive line that ranked 118th in sacks allowed in 2023 with 41. If this unit can build some cohesion and keep first-year starting quarterback LaNoris Sellers upright, South Carolina could easily improve on the offensive side of the ball in 2024.

Full List of Incoming Players to the South Carolina Roster

Freshmen:

● Dylan Stewart

● Josiah Thompson

● Fred Johnson

● Wendell Gregory

● Kam Pringle

● Mazeo Bennett

● Kelvin Hunter

● Dante Reno

● Blake Franks

● Debron Gatling

● David Bucey

● Mason Love

● Michael Smith

● Jerome Simmons

● Jalewis Solomon

● Matthew Fuller

Transfers:

● Vandrevius Jacobs (FSU)

● Dalevon Campbell (Nevada)

● Gilber Edmond (FSU)

● Kamaar Bell (FAU)

● Robby Ashford (Auburn)

● Davis Beville (Oklahoma)

● Torricelli Simpkins III (North Carolina Central)

● Buddy Mack III (PITT)

● Monkey Goodwine (Alabama)

● Aaryn Parks (Oklahoma)

● Bangally Kamara (PITT)

● Gage Larvadain (Miami (OH))

● Demetrius Knight Jr. (Charlotte)

● Ahmari Huggins-Bruce (Louisville)

● Gerald Kilgore (Tennessee Tech)

● Brady Hunt (Ball State)

● Kyle Kennard (Georgia Tech)

● Jawarn Howell (South Carolina State)

● Raheim Sanders (Arkansas)

● DeAndre Jules (PITT)

● Oscar Adaway III (North Texas)

● Jared Brown (Coastal Carolina)