Freshman forward GG Jackson looks to see if the ball went in on his shot attempt during the Gamecocks' matchup with the Crimson Tide on Feb. 23, 2023. Jackson spent his freshman year of college as a Gamecock and is now the youngest player on an NBA roster.
FILE — Redshirt junior forward Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk attempts a layup during a close game against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2022. The Gamecocks beat the Tigers 60-58.
Freshman forward GG Jackson shouts in excitement after making a putback dunk in the match against Clemson at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 11, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Clemson Tigers 60-58.
FIle — Freshman forward G.G. Jackson II looks to see if the ball went in on his shot attempt against Alabama. Jackson scored 19 points in the Gamecocks' loss against the Crimson Tide 78-76 in overtime on Feb. 22, 2023.
Freshman forward GG Jackson extends his arm back for the tomahawk dunk during the fast break in the match against Alabama at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 22, 2023. The Crimson Tide beat the Gamecocks 78-76 in overtime.
Freshman forward GG Jacksons shoots a contested jump shot near the basket in the second half of the game against Alabama at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 22, 2023. The Crimson Tide beat the Gamecocks 78-76 in overtime.
Junior infielder Riley Blampied listens as her coach prepares her for her next at-bat during the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.
Sophomore infielder Brooke Blankenship (on left) and senior pitcher Donnie Gobourne (on right) celebrate with each other during player introductions at the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.
Fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson peaks back at the camera during player introductions at the South Carolina vs. College of Charleston game on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.
Fifth-year pitcher Rachel Vaughan’s glove sits on the freshly mowed grass at Beckham Field during the matchup between South Carolina and the College of Charleston on February 15, 2023. The Gamecocks beat the Cougars 8-0.