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I am joined by Lulu Kesin, from The USA Today Network to discuss all the latest Gamecock WBB News, including the WNBA Draft, A'ja Wilson's record shattering new WNBA contract, Jerzy Robinson is officially signed, and Dawn Staley has had three potential impact player on campus in the last week.  We also take a look at the current roster, the additions signed in the freshman class, Texas Guard Jordan Lee potentially joining the roster, and could Jerzy Robinson be a factor at PG, along with Maddy McDaniel? We also talk about the fit of 6'3+ forward Oliviyah Edwards, what her playing time could be, and is she willing to wait behind a number of veteran, returning players, including Joyce Edwards, Chloe Kitts, and Ashlyn Watkins? Then Alex Jones from TheBigSpur.com joins the show, we talk Gamecock Football, spring wrapup, go in depth on the WR and OL positions on offense, and the depth of the Defensive tackle and safty rooms, and what kind of role could some newcomers carve out, like J'Zavien Currence,  Noah Clark, Jordan Thomas, Kelby Collins, and Tomiwa Durijaiye? We also examine how the 2027 recruiting class is shaping up and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I open the show with the stats for South Carolina WBB in this NCAA Tournament, the rare air that Dawn Staley's program is in, with only Uconn and Geno Auriemma having more than six straight Final Fours. I answer a couple of questions from the Nanasporch.com chat box, then Alex Jones joins me. I ask him his 3 take-aways from Spring Practice thus far for the offense and the defense. Then we discuss the new Most Interesting Man in the World. His name is Neff Giwa. Then its a breakdown of the offensive and defensive depth chart. After that, Brice Hedgecock, the co-host of the Gamecocks Basketball Only podcast joins the show. We go in-depth on South Carolina WBB, their path to the Final Four, the rarified air to whcih Dawn staley has ascended with this program, the talent on the roster, the talent that is incoming, and the matchup with UConn, and the UCLA vs Texas picks. Finally I make my UConn-South Carolina prediciton to end the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

we lead the show with the latest headlines on Gamecock Sports, then Jordan Kaye from GoGamecocks.com and TheState.com joins the show. We take as deep dive on the dismissal/resignation of Paul Mainieri, Monte Lee and the staff reorganization, and examine some of the names associated with the position. We then move to Gamecock MBB and Lamont Paris. With one assistant coach already dismissed, what other staff changes are on the horizon? What will his NIL budget be, and who will help him rebuild the roster? A little bit of Spring Football talk, and then I end the show discussing the Gamecock WBB path to The Final Four, the discrepencies in regional scheduling, and South Carolina Women's Basketball Fatigue given that neither Dawn Staley is a finalist for The Naismith National Coach of the Year, and Raven Johnson, the SEC DPOY, is not a finalist for National Defensive Player of the Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lulu Kesin breaks down the Brackets, toughest regionals, paths to the Final Four for one seeds, then we specifically take a look at South Carolina's bracket, the re-match possibilies, not only in Round 2, but also a potentail matchup with Oklahoma in the reginal first round. Then, will it be Iowa or TCU with Olivia Miles. Alex Jones and I talk OL, a new practice routine for installing the Kendal Briles offense, freshmen players standing out, and the increased depth across the roster. All that and more on today's show, sponsored by Mybookie.AG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I am joined by Alex Jones from TheBigSpur.com to discuss the decision to bring back MBB Lamont Paris, Jerimiah Donati's statement, and what it really says, and who could be on the MBB Staff next season. Alex and I will also talk some Gamecock Football Spring Practice, position battles, guys to watch this spring, and overcoming the OL injuries to Jacarrius Peak and Josiah Thompson. I will also talk some Gamecock WBB, and look back at the SEC Tournament and ahead tot he NCAA Tournament and even towards next season's roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Jones from TheBigSpur.com joins me to discuss the Impact of Jacarrius Peak's injury, and whetehr or not we ACTUALLy expect him to play for South Carolina in 2026. We also discuss the hire of new ST Coordinator Matthew Smiley, and preview some key Spring Practice position battles. Then Michael Sauls from GoGamecocks.com and The State WBB beat writer joins the show to discuss South Carolina's WBB's 5th straight SEC Championship, the play of PG Raven Johnson, Joyce Edwards, Madina Okot, ad others. We will also discuss if this is Dawn Staley's best Coaching job at South Carolina and why you should appreciate what Dawn Staley as built at South Carolina, that she is 1 of 1, and why you should NOT count the Gamecocks out of winning their 4th National Championship THIS YEAR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I am joined on the hsow by Lulu Kesin from the Greenville News and The USA Today Network to talk SEC WBB. Is LSU vs South Carolina a rivalry? Is Dawn Staley running the SEC? A look back at South Carolina's 79-72 win over LSU, and a look ahead to the rest of the regular season and the SEC Tournament, and more. Jordan Kaye from GoGamecocks and The State joins me in th e2nd part of the show to talk Gamecock Football, Coaching changes, potential impact portal transfers, and Shane Beamer't to do list for Spring Practice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Jones and I breakdown the Gamecock Football portal class, position by position. we talk about the guys at each position who could be impact transfers in 2026. We also examine the 2026 High School class, including a pair of 5 Star prospects in DE Julian Walker and C/OG Darius Gray, along with other potential impact freshmen. Michael Sauls joins the show and we talk abo9ut WBB, injures, lineups, rotations, and the biggest week of the seson coming up next week, with crucial SEC gasmes against Tennessee and at LSU on Valentine's Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  A detailed look, position by position, on South Carolina's Transfer Portal acquisitions, upcoming visits, and current needs. Big news with freshman All-American Josiah Thompson withdrawing from the Transfer Portal, and returning to South Carolina. Adding Jacarrius Peak could give the Gamecocks a dynamic duo at tackle for 2026. we also discuss the defensive side of the ball, up front on the DL and at EDGE, and upcoming portal visitos like OG Tellek Lockett, Texas RB Christian Clark, and Tennessee EDGE rusher Caleb Herring, who are all expected to be on campus when the dead period ends beginning on Thursday into the weekend. Lule Kesin joins, we discuss the impact of 6-foot-7 French Star Alicia Tournebize, and what she adds to the roster, as well as her possible debut Thursday vs Texas. Then we breakdown the Jerzy Robinson commitment to South Carolina, and Dawn Staley landing a pair of blue chip prospects from California for the first time ever. We shift focus to the team, breakdown the good, the bad , and the ugly thus far, and talk about the biggest home game of the season, as No. 4 Texas comes to Columbia for a Thursday night showdown vs the No. 2 Gamecocks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clark Brooks discusses the regression of LaNorris Sellers, the failures of the offensive line and the mundane scheme employed by former offensive coordinator Mike Shula, and the disturbing trend of just how bad Gamecock offenses have been under Shane Beamer. Then we discuss the Kendall Briles system, changes from Baylor to Arkansas to TCU, Randy Clements and the offensive line, transfer portal needs, and how the Gamecocks offense could look with LaNorris Sellers, Nyck Harbor, Dre Jacobs, Jayden Sellers, and the fast, and talented young WR's that will return in 2026. I end the show with The One Big Thing: The Legacy of the departed Legendary former Gamecock QB Steve Taneyhill.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Breiner and I break down the Kendall Briles system, how it has evolved post Baylor, and how the Briles system could be a great fit for LaNorris Sellers. We also discuss the hires of OL coach Randy Clements, his long-time familiarity with the Briles system, and what to expect from the Gamecock offensive line in 2026? We also go in detail about RB Coach Stan Drayton, his reputation as a recruiter, a National Championship coach, and how attractive playing for him will be attractive for RB's in the portal. We end the show wrapping up the 2026 Gamecock recruiting class, and the two remaining things on my list of the Three Most Important Tasks for Shane Beamer after National Signing Day: 1) Nail the offensive staff hires...check. Now two remain: Player retention, and Transfer Portal Additions at OL, DL, RB, TE, and a few other positions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur.com's Alex Jones joins us to discuss the Gamecocks National Signing Day class, flip targets who will wait until Thursday, like 4 Star RB Carsyn Baker and 4 Star DE Julian Walker. We also talk about 4 Star QB commit Landon Duckworth, will he flip to LSU and Lane Kiffin, or stick with his long standing commitment with the Gamecocks. Alex and I break down the class, talk about the positions and players that we like, the overall athleticism in the class and and some guys who could help early. We also discuss the importance of the OC search and when that could come to a resolution. All of that and more on today's show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gamecock WBB back in action at The Players Era Championship in Las Vegas, taking on Duke. Ben and I discuss the lost season of 2025 under Shane Beamer, including the firing of Lonnie Teasley and Mike Shula. We discuss the Clemson matchup on Saturday, with the GAmecocks no being a 3.5 point favorite. Then we go through the names who could be the next offensive coordinator at South Carolina. All of that and some talk of the Coaching Carousel to end the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Jones from TheBigSpur.com will join me. We will discuss South Carolina's 31-30 loss at No. 3 Texas A&M, after blowing a 30-3 halftime lead. We break down the game, the vast difference from the first half to the 2nd half, and the fallout in the aftermath  of that game. How will the last two games go? Could Shane Beamer be out after the season? If he survives, how does he find a way back from this disastrous season? Who could Beamer hire as his next offensive coordinator? We will dive into all these questions and more on today's pod. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I am joined on the show by Lulu Kesin from The Greenville News. We will discuss South Carolina's 65-37 win over Clemson, Maddie McDaniel's suspension, look ahead to Southern Cal, and talk WBB recruiting, the significance of Kaeli Wynn's commitment and is Jerzy Robinson next? Jordan Kaye from gogamecocks.com is up next we talk Gamecock Football, the transition from Mike Shula to Mike Furrey as play-caller, Shane Beamer's unsolicited 8 minute defense of his OC hires at Carolina, and look at the final stretch of a very disappointing 2025 season. All that and more on a BLOCKBUSTER episode of Gamecock Pod Live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.