Frank Martin's best team during his time in Columbia garners the program's highest preseason finish since the Southeastern Conference made changes to its divisions.
Shortly before today's SEC Basketball Media Day got underway in Charlotte, NC, the results were released for this season's preseason poll.
The South Carolina Men's Basketball team has been picked to finish seventh in the SEC preseason media poll.
This year's team returns four of its five starters from a year ago as well as four of its top five scorers from last season. The team has a veteran presence as the roster includes four seniors and three juniors.