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South Carolina basketball: Gamecocks to open season versus Liberty

South Carolina Gamecocks forward Keyshawn Bryant (24). Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina basketball opens its season Saturday vs. Liberty.

Frank Martin and the South Carolina Gamecocks open their 2020-21 season this Saturday in the Hall of Fame Classic held in Kansas City, Missouri. The Gamecocks will take on Liberty in a first round matchup before playing either TCU or Tulsa in round two.

South Carolina has its deepest team since its 2017 Final Four run, with many experts thinking highly of the veteran group. Back are eight of the team’s top ten scorers from 2019, including leading point getter AJ Lawson (13.