News Summary
Cam Scott has returned to the South Carolina Gamecocks men’s basketball team after a brief spell in the transfer portal. After an underwhelming freshman year, where he averaged 2.5 points and contributed to the team’s efforts, his return marks a crucial moment for the program, especially as South Carolina undergoes significant roster changes with new recruits and transfers. Scott’s experience, alongside fellow player Meechie Johnson, is expected to bolster the team’s lineup and instigate a positive shift for the upcoming season.
Cam Scott Returns to South Carolina After Brief Stint in Transfer Portal
Columbia, SC – Cam Scott is making a return to the South Carolina Gamecocks men’s basketball team after briefly entering the transfer portal in April. The 6-foot-6 guard and graduate of Lexington High School is now set to continue his collegiate career with South Carolina, following an eventful freshman season.
In the 2023-24 season, Scott played in 26 games for the Gamecocks, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. His best performance came in a game against Radford, where he scored a career-high nine points. Throughout the season, he averaged 10.1 minutes of playing time, contributing to the team’s overall efforts despite challenges on the court.
Scott’s decision to return to South Carolina is significant for the program as he is one of only three players currently confirmed to be returning for the 2025-26 season. He holds three years of eligibility remaining, allowing him to further develop his skills and potential with the Gamecocks.
Changes to the Gamecocks’ Roster
Under the guidance of head coach Lamont Paris, South Carolina is undergoing substantial roster changes. The Gamecocks will welcome six new players from the transfer portal as well as five incoming freshmen. This overhaul comes after a difficult 2024-2025 season, during which the team faced several challenges, including losing multiple players to the transfer portal. The return of Scott is viewed as part of the program’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen its lineup.
Background on Cam Scott
Before joining South Carolina, Cam Scott was a highly regarded recruit, once holding a four-star rating and recognized as the highest-ranked recruit in the Gamecocks’ 2024 class. Initially, Scott committed to Texas but later decided to play for South Carolina. However, his freshman year was below expectations as he averaged only 27% shooting from the floor and 17% from three-point range.
The return of Scott coincides with another noteworthy announcement in the program; former USC guard Meechie Johnson also declared his intention to return to the Gamecock squad on the same day. Johnson had a standout tenure with South Carolina, averaging 13.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over his two seasons. His presence alongside Scott is expected to bring valuable experience to the team and contribute to its rebuilding efforts.
With the combination of returning players and an influx of new talent from transfers and recruits, the Gamecocks are poised to make significant improvements in their performance in the upcoming seasons. As Scott embraces this new chapter in his collegiate career, fans and supporters of South Carolina basketball are hopeful for a successful turnaround for the program.
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Additional Resources
- ABC News 4
- Wikipedia: Cam Scott
- ABC Columbia
- Google Search: Cam Scott South Carolina basketball
- Sports Illustrated
- Encyclopedia Britannica: South Carolina Gamecocks
- Post and Courier
- Google News: Cam Scott
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