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South Carolina will be without two wideouts, Jayden Sellers and Jayden Gibson, for the 2026 season due to lower-body injuries. Sellers had 22 catches for 337 yards as a true freshman in 2025; Gibson, who transferred from Oklahoma, had 14 receptions for 375 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2023 but hasn’t played the past two seasons. Head coach Shane Beamer expressed disappointment but pledged support for both players through rehab.
South Carolina announced a leadership change in its baseball program, with coach Paul Mainieri and athletics director Jeremiah Donati confirming they will part ways; Mainieri takes responsibility for the team’s 80-game record and will retire, while Donati said the university will move forward with new leadership, praising Mainieri’s career.
Shawn Elliott, former South Carolina assistant coach and interim head coach, is returning to the Gamecocks as the tight ends coach and run-game coordinator after serving as Georgia State's head coach for seven seasons. Elliott, known for his intense coaching style, has strong ties to South Carolina and is set to have his USC contract approved. His return completes the coaching staff as spring practice approaches.
Aliyah Boston, the 2022 National Player of the Year at South Carolina, has declared for the 2023 WNBA Draft, forgoing one season of remaining eligibility. Boston is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. She was a three-time unanimous All-American with the Gamecocks and won National Player of the Year honors in 2022.
247Sports has released its latest rankings for instate recruits in South Carolina, with several players being considered by the Gamecocks.
The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 features a new format with two regional sites and a historic field. Two No. 1 seeds did not reach the regional semifinals, but South Carolina and Virginia Tech advanced. The Gamecocks are the heavy favorite to win another title. There is plenty of star power across the field with Angel Reese, Maddy Siegrist, Caitlin Clark, and Elizabeth Kitley joining Aliyah Boston in the regional semifinals.