South Carolina Gamecocks

The South Carolina Gamecocks play at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, where the program has experienced success under Frank Martin and Lamont Paris. Under Paris, the Gamecocks reached the 2024 Final Four, the program's first. South Carolina's garnet and black colors and passionate fanbase create a strong environment. The program has reached a Final Four. The Gamecocks' rivalry with Clemson extends across all sports. South Carolina's SEC membership provides consistent high-level competition.

South Carolina reached the 2024 Final Four under Lamont Paris, the program's deepest tournament run. The Gamecocks have made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Alex English, Sindarius Thornwell, and A'ja Wilson (women's) are among the program's notable alumni. Frank Martin's 2017 Final Four run put the program on the map. South Carolina joined the SEC in 1991. The rivalry with Clemson divides the Palmetto State.