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Gamecocks Return Under Smith | College Basketball News
The Gamecocks kick off their 2026 season against Oregon State in a high-stakes showdown, marking Coach Shelley Smith’s 26th year leading the program and her 30th as a college head coach. Despite a disappointing first-round NCAA exit last year, they return a seasoned core—including All-SEC honorees Cuyler Zuluaf, Taylor Bloom, and Mackenzie Johnson—and boast strong leadership with three captains and a roster heavy on seniors and grad students. They’re aiming to reclaim the SEC title they last won in 2022, while facing the unique challenge of replacing key departures. Adding intrigue: Oregon…
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