Gamecocks Land European Forward Necas

0:00On April 27, South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball just snagged a solid transfer in Jakub Neckas from Dukane. This six foot ten-forward from the Czech Republic committed on Monday, marking the fifth portal pickup for Coach Lamont Paris. He's the second European-born player on the roster, teaming up with Lithuanian guard Alexis Biliaskas from Wisconsin, and he's got just one season. Of eligibility, left. This brings real experience after three years with the dukes, playing in 96 games and starting 53 over his last two seasons. Last year, he put up 6.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 50% from the field. He was key for Dukane's run to the 2024 Atlantic 10 tournament title and their first round NCAA upset over sixth-seated BYU, where he dropped 12 points and grabbed six boards. What's a buzzing about his international game, too? He earned rising star honors for Czech Republic's under-20 team at FIBA's U-20 Eurobasket.

1:05Meanwhile, Paris keeps stacking the deck with more portal gems like Jordan Butler from Furman, Eli Ellis from College of Charleston, Christ S. Endoco, from Bowling Green and others including Elijah Strong and E.J. Walker. High school guards Marcus Johnson and Shane Blakeney round out the new blood. These additions have the Gamecocks poised for a strong 2026-27 campaign, blending vets and fresh talent to chase that. Next level push.