As the seconds ticked down in South Carolina’s biggest win of 2017-18, Gamecock fans were already thinking ahead to next season.
“We want Zion” was the chant from 16,000-strong at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday as Chris Silva stepped to the free throw line to further cement USC’s 76-68 upset of No. 18 Kentucky.
Spartanburg Day’s Zion Williamson, the YouTube sensation and consensus top 3 recruit in the 2018 class, has had his name echoed by the USC faithful at various events over the past year. “We want Zion” broke out at Madison Square Garden when the Gamecocks played for the NCAA East Regional title.