Location: Columbia, SC
Nickname: Gamecocks
Conference: Southeastern
Last Year’s Record: 21-10

Why they’ll make it

With seven players returning who started multiple games last season, the Gamecocks will have plenty of quality depth this season. Led by first team all-conference guard Devan Downey and solid frontcourt contributor Dominique Archie, the Gamecocks should improve on their NIT appearance from last season.

The two seniors were key members of last year’s team, which was on the cusp of a Big Dance berth. With the aforementioned depth around them and their outstanding talent, expect the two top seniors to lea...

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