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South Carolina basketball: Frank Martin talks expansion, SEC championship idea

Jan 29, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin points towards a player during the first half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. South Carolina defeated Arkansas 79-77. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina basketball coach Frank Martin is prepping for his 10th season in the SEC as he looks to lead the Gamecocks back to the postseason. Previously, he’d been a part of the Big XII at Kansas State, where he helped the Wildcats reach the NCAA Tournament four times.

Now, it appears the two of his former Big XII foes are headed East as Texas and Oklahoma look to join the Southeastern Conference.