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South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, seen cutting down the net after defeating Oregon State in an Elite Eight on Sunday, March 31, in Albany, New York, was named The Associated Press women’s college basketball Coach of the Year for the second time on Thursday.

South Carolina's Dawn Staley named AP Coach of the Year for 2nd time

Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four with an undefeated record for the second straight season. Staley was honored Thursday as The Associated …

Clemson head coach Erik Bakich talks with players in the dugout between innings during the Tigers' matchup against South Carolina on Sunday, March 5, in Columbia.

Clemson's best start since 2002 highlighted by rare series win over Miami

Clemson's best start since 2002 keeps getting better. The Tigers (24-3) are coming off their first series win over Miami since 2012, and first in Coral Gables since 2006. They entered April No. 1 in the RPI, No. 3 in strength of schedule and …

Clemson center PJ Hall celebrates after a dunk against Alabama during the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Clemson can't get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers' bid for first Final Four falls short

LOS ANGELES - Clemson reached its second-ever Elite Eight with a staunch defense that took away opponents' perimeter game. On Saturday night, the Tigers couldn't get the stops they needed. Alabama was 16 of 23 from the field in the final 20 …

South Carolina celebrates with the regional championship trophy after defeating Oregon State in an Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Albany, New York.

Undefeated South Carolina joined by N.C. State, Iowa, UConn in the Final Four

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Caitlin Clark and Iowa are back in the Final Four again. So are Dawn Staley and undefeated South Carolina. The women's basketball world will descend on Cleveland for the national semifinals on Friday and the championship game …

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (10) takes a selfie with a fan after defeating Oregon State in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in Albany, New York.

Gamecocks' leading scorer Cardoso to enter WNBA draft

COLUMBIA (AP) - Kamilla Cardoso's career at South Carolina will end at the Final Four. The 6-foot-7 senior from Brazil announced Monday night she will turn pro once the Gamecocks' season ends. Cardoso, the team's top scorer and rebounder, could …

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and the No. 1 Gamecocks are expected to be the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA top seeds in 2nd women's NCAA Tournament reveal

South Carolina, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA would be the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now. The NCAA women's basketball selection committee on Thursday did its second reveal of the teams in line for the top 16 seeds. A lot has …

The College Football Playoff continues to go through serious overhaul, which includes a pitch for a 14-team playoff with an emphasis weighted heavily towards the SEC and Big Ten.

Big Ten and SEC power play undermines credibility of playoff, marginalizes ACC and Big 12

The College Football Playoff unveiled a 12-team format in the spring of 2021 that looked like an exciting step in the evolution of the postseason, with potential to lift the sport's national profile even further while boosting all five power …

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins brings the ball up the court against Arkansas on Thursday  in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Top-ranked Gamecocks stay perfect, dominate Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Ashlyn Watkins had 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina to a 98-61 road win over Arkansas on Thursday. South Carolina (28-0, 15-0 Southeastern Conference) stayed unbeaten with just one game to play in the …

South Carolina guard Zachary Davis dunks against  Texas A&M on Wednesday in College Station, Texas.

Davis' last-second layup gives No. 18 Gamecocks win over Texas A&M

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Zachary Davis scored on a layup with three seconds remaining to give No. 18 South Carolina a 70-68 victory over Texas A&M on Wednesday night. Meechie Johnson took an inbounds pass with less than 10 seconds remaining and …

Former Chicago Bears wide receivers coach Mike Furrey was approved to hold the same position at South Carolina on Thursday.

South Carolina names Furrey WR coach, 3rd to hold spot since Dec.

COLUMBIA (AP) - South Carolina has hired former NFL player and assistant coach Mike Furrey as its wide receivers coach, the third person to hold that position since the season ended. Furrey, who led the NFC with 98 catches in 2006 with the …

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (10) looks to shoot over Tennessee center Tamari Key (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn.

Cardoso leads No. 1 South Carolina past upset-minded Vols

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Kamilla Cardoso had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 South Carolina past upset-minded Tennessee 66-55 on Thursday night. Cardoso had missed two previous games while playing for Brazil in an Olympic qualifying tournament. …

Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott resigned on Thursday and announced a return to South Carolina, where he will serve as the tight ends coach for the Gamecocks in order to be close to his family, which still resides in Columbia.

Georgia State HC Elliott resigns, heading to South Carolina as assistant

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia State abruptly postponed spring football practice on Thursday after Shawn Elliott became the latest head coach to accept an assistant's job at another school. Elliott is headed to South Carolina as tight ends coach, pending …

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks were one of four teams seeded No. 1 when the NCAA women's basketball selection committee revealed its current expectation for seeds on Thursday.

South Carolina, Stanford, Ohio State and Colorado top seeds in early women's NCAA Tournament reveal

South Carolina, Stanford, Ohio State and Colorado would be the No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament if it began now. The NCAA women's basketball selection committee on Thursday did its first reveal of the teams in line for the top 16 seeds. "It …

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley, front left, drives to the basket ahead of UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) in Columbia on Sunday.

South Carolina still No. 1 after win over UConn

Ohio State is up to No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll, matching the best ranking in school history. The Buckeyes, who were fifth last week, have won 11 straight games and their only losses this season have come to USC, …

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley looks to shoot against Missouri on Thursday in Columbia.

No. 1 South Carolina rolls past Missouri 83-45 without leading scorer Cardoso

COLUMBIA - South Carolina coach Dawn Staley is grateful for MiLaysia Fulwiley's rising basketball profile and for more than what the freshman does on the court. Staley said when she's out there signing autographs or talking to fans and they see …