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This new South Carolina basketball team might be for real after dominant season opener

Fansided | November 5, 2025

Related Topics: Meechie Johnson Jr., South Carolina, Colonial Life Arena, Lamont Paris

South Carolina basketball opened the season with a statement, dropping 14 threes and dishing out 23 assists in a 91-72 win over NC A&T. Meechie Johnson led the charge as Lamont Paris’ reloaded roster showed early signs this team might be for real.

Mar 14, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) looks to pass the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Mar 14, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) looks to pass the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

South Carolina's season tipped off in electric fashion at Colonial Life Arena on Tuesday night as the Gamecock men's basketball stormed past North Carolina A&T, 91-72, behind a flurry of threes and unselfish play that had Lamont Paris smiling from the sidelines.

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