In lieu of a typical recap after the Gamecocks’ stunning 63-56 loss to Stetson on Monday, I’d like to simply ask a question: What the heck is going on with South Carolina men’s basketball?
First, we’ll start with some of the more obvious on-court factors, and one that’s my favorite axe to grind: This team simply cannot make its free throws. The Gamecocks currently sport an SEC-worst 60.3 percentage from the line — which is good for 335th nationally! — and made 12 of 24 against Stetson in a game they lost by seven points.
South Carolina also has a disconcerting habit of living and dying (and it’s mostly dying) by the 3-pointer.