For a 39-second stretch of the second half, South Carolina was facing a reigning NCAA Tournament team with five freshmen on the floor.
Frank Booker checked out of Sunday’s exhibition game against Virginia Tech with 10:36 remaining. The senior slapped David Beatty’s hand on his way off the court. The rookie Beatty was now sharing the backcourt with classmate Justin Minaya. Ibrahim Famouke Doumbia was at small forward. Felipe Haase was at power forward. Jason Cudd was at center.
USC coach Frank Martin let it play out for two possessions. Famouke Doumbia missed a 3-pointer on one end.