Following a 76-72 loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris spoke to the media after the game. Below is a summary of what he had to say. – In some way, it feels like some levels of Groundhog Day. Guys played extremely hard, played well enough. Goal is that no matter how ...

Lamont Paris, who has been a part of 10 NCAA Division I Tournaments and 18 20-win seasons as a college head and assistant coach, was named the University of South Carolina’s 33rd head coach by Director of Athletics Ray Tanner on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

On March 22, 2022, Paris was officially announced as head basketball coach at South Carolina, replacing Frank Martin. Paris, who signed a five-year deal, became the first African-American to lead the Gamecocks' men's basketball program. [6] The 2023-2024 season saw Paris named SEC Coach of the Year after leading the Gamecocks to a 13-5 ...

6 days ago · Following a 71-60 loss at Georgia on Tuesday, South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris spoke to the media after the game. Below is a summary of what he had to say. — They find themselves in unfortunately familiar territory with a similar culprit. They turned the ball over 17 times, gave up 11 second chance points. Those things impact the game.

6 days ago · Jan 28, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris reacts to a call during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Lamont Paris ran out of college basketball eligibility almost 30 ...

Feb 23, 2024 · -- Following South Carolina's 75-60 win over Vanderbilt on Feb. 10, a large group of Gamecocks fans at Colonial Life Arena refused to budge, even as a frustrated security guard urged the...

Mar 21, 2024 · It’s officially NCAA Tournament time for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Here are seven things to know about head coach Lamont Paris, who is in his second season with the Gamecocks and guided them...

Mar 14, 2024 · South Carolina's board of trustees has approved a new six-year contract with Paris, who won the SEC's Coach of the Year award in 2023-24. The deal will pay Paris more than $26 million...

Mar 12, 2024 · In an unprecedented triumph for the University of South Carolina's men's basketball program, Lamont Paris has been named the Associated Press SEC coach of the Year. This accolade marks a...

Feb 14, 2024 · Paris, who was hired by South Carolina ahead of the 2022-23 season after spending 2017-22 at Chattanooga, has the Gamecocks tied for first in the SEC and ranked 11th nationally. The...