Gamecocks Land Transfer Star Shane Blakeney

0:00On April 21st, South Carolina Gamecocks just landed a steal from the transfer portal with Shane Blakeney, the 6-foot-5-gar from Drexel Hoo. Earned, second team all CAA honors. In his breakout junior year, he averaged 14.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 34 minutes A. Game shooting 41.6% from the floor, and 35.9% from deep. Blakeney hails from Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he dropped 1,000 points in high school and helped his squad crack the top 3 in the state. At Drexel, he redshirted as a freshman, came off the bench as a sophomore for 7.5 points a game, then locked down the starting spot this. Past season. Fans are buzzing about this homestay kid choosing the Gamecocks over heavy hitters chasing him. His size and skill scream SEC potential, though he'll face tougher competition stepping up levels. Columbia's getting an ascending talent ready to contribute right away.

1:02This March the 4th portal commit for Coach Lamont Paris, linking up with forward Camden Hyde from somewhere solid. George Mason guard Corey Minci, and Wisconsin's Alexis Biliowskas, the roster shaping up quick. Gamecocks portal run stays hot eyes peeled for what's next as they gear up for that SEC grind.