South Carolina Gamecocks guard AJ Lawson (00). Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
One expert is high on the South Carolina basketball team this season.
Jon Rothstein, a respected insider and analyst within the college basketball world, recently revealed his projections in the Southeastern Conference for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Rothstein is much higher on the Gamecocks than most, placing Frank Martin’s group in the top five of the league standings, ahead of notable programs Arkansas, Alabama, and Auburn.
Rothstein also has the Gamecocks ranked as the 36th best team in his preseason top 45.