Building a Legacy: Why Gamecocks Fans Should Be Excited About Men's Basketball

Passion. Potential. Promise. These are the words that define the 2024-25 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team.

Look at the details. A roster with six returning letterwinners. Exciting newcomers who bring proven skills from other programs. A coach who understands how to build a competitive program from the ground up. This isn't just a team – it's a movement.

Collin Murray-Boyles returning after his impressive freshman year is huge. Shooting nearly 60% from the field and leading the team in rebounds, he's a cornerstone. Combine him with transfers like Jamarii Thomas, who averaged 16.9 points per game last season, and you've got a recipe for excitement.

The schedule is challenging but opportunity-filled. Home games at the electric Colonial Life Arena, matchups against powerhouse SEC teams, and a non-conference slate that includes games against Xavier and potentially Michigan or Virginia Tech – this team has a chance to make statements early.

We're not just waiting for basketball success anymore. We're building it, brick by brick, game by game. The men's basketball program is ready to step out of the women's team's shadow and create its own brilliant light.