Men's basketball head coach Lamont Paris talks to his players on Nov. 13 during their 74-64 victory over Virginia Military Institute. During his seventh season as a collegiate head coach, Paris has led the Gamecocks to a 13-1 start.
FILE — Graduate student guard Ta'Lon Cooper celebrates with the crowd after making a shot. Cooper has averaged 9.7 points per game so far this season.
Graduate student guard Ta'Lon Cooper attempts a layup around a Virginia Military Institute player on Nov. 13, 2023. Cooper has an astounding 1,105 career points and scored an additional 7 against VMI.
Sophomore forward Shae O'Rourke sprints down the sideline. The Gamecocks drew 1-1 with the visiting Tennessee Volunteers.