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.
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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)
UCLA’s win over No. 1 ranked South Carolina wasn’t a fluke, and Bruins center Lauren Betts says if you haven’t been paying attention, now would be the time to.
Let’s say the thing. It was not close on Sunday. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, UCLA commanded the floor and had an answer for everything the Gamecocks tried to do. The Bruins beat South Carolina on the boards (41-34), held four starters to under five points, and *checks notes* not a single starter went to the free-throw line. UGLY STUFF.
Furthermore, five UCLA players scored in double figures, including Londynn Jones, who was sensational from the line with five 3-pointers, and star center Lauren Betts, who had 11 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. WHEW. Postgame, Betts raved about her team and how proud she was, but she also sent a direct warning to college basketball. “If you’ve been sleeping on UCLA,” Betts said. “You need to stop right now.”
Clemson football looks to win its second straight Palmetto Bowl.
The No. 12 Tigers (9-2) faces in-state rival No. 14 South Carolina (8-3) on Saturday (noon ET, ESPN) at Memorial Stadium. This will be the 121st meeting between these two programs and one of the highest-ranked rivalry games in Week 14.
There are still tickets available for Clemson’s last game in Death Valley in the regular season. Here are the best prices for remaining seats.
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Clemson football schedule 2024
Aug. 31: Georgia 34, Clemson 3
Sept. 7: Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20
Sept. 21: Clemson 59, NC State 35
Sept. 28: Clemson 40, Stanford 14
Oct. 5: Clemson 29, Florida State 13
Oct. 12: Clemson 49, Wake Forest 14
Oct. 19: Clemson 48, Virginia 31
Nov. 2: Louisville 33, Clemson 21
Nov. 9: Clemson 24, Virginia Tech 14
Nov. 16: Clemson 24, Pitt 20
Nov. 23: Clemson 51, The Citadel 14
Nov. 30: vs. No. 14 South Carolina, noon ET (ESPN)
South Carolina football 2024 schedule
Aug. 31: South Carolina 23, Old Dominion 19
Sept. 7: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6
Sept. 14: LSU 36, South Carolina 33
Sept. 21: South Carolina 50, Akron 7
Oct. 5: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3
Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
Oct. 19: South Carolina 35, Oklahoma 9
Nov. 2: South Carolina 44, Texas A&M 20
Nov. 9: South Carolina 28, Vanderbilt 7
Nov. 16: South Carolina 34, Missouri 30
Nov. 23: South Carolina 56, Wofford 12
Nov. 30: at No. 12 Clemson, noon ET (ESPN)
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The UCLA women’s basketball put the country on notice, defeating the #1 South Carolina Gamecocks 77-62 at home on Sunday.
The sold out crowd at Pauley Pavilion was engaged all night, with UCLA never trailing in the win, a signature victory for Cori Close’s program. South Carolina entered Sunday’s game winners of 43 in a row, including an undefeated season last year that ended with a national title.
UCLA took a 43-22 lead into halftime, taking an early first quarter lead and never looking back. UCLA didn’t allow a South Carolina basket in the game’s first five minutes, holding the Gamecocks for the first half of the first quarter. A three by junior guard Londynn Jones gave the Bruins a 15-2 lead with 2:36 to play in the opening quarter.
Junior guard Kiki Rice was a full-go for UCLA for the first time all season, with Rice scoring 11 points on 5-11 shooting in 28 minutes. It was a modest scoring night for junior center Lauren Betts, finishing with 11 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks while playing 37 minutes. Jones led the Bruins with 15 points, as UCLA had five players with double figures.
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South Carolina shot the three ball well, going 8-12 from deep but just 29.6% on two point shots. The Gamecocks would win the second half 40-34 but after the dominant first half by the Bruins, it was too late.
The #5 Bruins are due to climb in the rankings after doing what no other women’s college basketball team has done since April of 2023, beat the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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