The Gamecocks lose a pair of starters – D.J. Smith and Chris Lammons, the latter of whom moved to a new position his last year. One rotation player returns, along with an unproven freshman who missed 2017 with injury, so the position Will Muschamp works most closely with will have to get into shape quickly.
Starter
Steven Montac, senior, 5-foot-11, 181 pounds – He’s not the biggest or fastest player, but he’s versatile and reliable. That likely keeps him at the top of the lineup after injuries rendered him more of a role player last season.