Andrew Ramspacher
The State Newspaper
Columbia, SC, United States
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No balls, no helmets, no bats. Youngsters take their shot at sports stardom with guns
South Carolina hosted a high school state championship in June 2019. Only it wasn’t for a traditional sport. SC is associated with the USA Clay Target League. Yes, kids with guns. But there’s more to the story. → Read More
Former in-state basketball prospect, USC recruit is leaving Tennessee
Rock Hill native DJ Burns, a former South Carolina basketball recruit, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after one redshirt season with the Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers. → Read More
How to watch Chris Silva, former Gamecocks in the NBA Summer League
Chris Silva, Brian Bowen and Duane Notice are all participating in the 2019 NBA Summer League. Here’s how to watch the former South Carolina Gamecocks play for the Heat, Pacers and Raptors. → Read More
Meet the LeBron of Bishopville, a rising South Carolina basketball prospect
South Carolina’s on a good run of basketball talent in this state. Who’s next? How about a do-everything guard named LeBron. LeBron Thomas of Lee Central High School is a rising star in the 2022 class. → Read More
What South Carolina’s roster reveal might say about one player’s role change
The 2019-20 South Carolina basketball team might stand out more than any other Frank Martin team. The USC coach has a ton of options to choose from, including using a beefed up Keyshawn Bryant in a new spot. → Read More
Gamecocks offers one top in-state basketball player, host another
The South Carolina Gamecocks men’s basketball program has been working the local recruiting scene this week. On the same day, Coach Frank Martin hosted PJ Hall on a visit, he offered Bryce McGowens. → Read More
As AJ Lawson’s NBA buzz grows, here’s what Frank Martin expects from the USC guard
South Carolina’s AJ Lawson is a projected first round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. How does that impact the guard’s play for the 2019-20 Gamecocks? USC basketball coach Frank Martin weighs in. → Read More
A quest to become the ‘next ones.’ How Morant, Zion are inspiring SC’s top recruits
The NBA Draft saw a couple South Carolina products go with the first two picks. Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are now inspiring SC’s top high school players PJ Hall and Myles Tate to reach for the same goal. → Read More
Summertime basketball in SC: Why NCAA, not AAU, is behind newest recruiting showcase
College basketball coaches around the country were flocking to the Columbia, South Carolina, area this weekend for the first NCAA-sponsored scholastic evaluation event. It’s a way for state basketball players to raise their recruiting profiles. → Read More
After going undrafted, former USC great Chris Silva gets NBA opportunity
Former South Carolina Gamecocks basketball player Chris Silva will participate in the NBA Summer League. The two-time All-SEC performer was not selected during the 2019 NBA Draft. → Read More
‘All part of the story.’ Brian Bowen goes undrafted, but signs with NBA team
Brian Bowen, briefly a member of the South Carolina basketball Gamecocks, was not taken during the NBA Draft on Thursday. He’s signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers. → Read More
If Brian Bowen is taken in NBA Draft, he knows it’s the Gamecocks he’s representing
Brian Bowen’s brief stay at South Carolina is still appreciated as the 2019 NBA Draft approaches. The projected second round pick credits Frank Martin and the Gamecocks for helping him during a tough time. → Read More
South Carolina drops annual game with Division 2 school from schedule. Here’s why
The South Carolina basketball team won’t play a Division II team during the 2019-20 season, Frank Martin has confirmed. Why the change? Gamecocks coach says its related to the NCAA Tournament. → Read More
Frank Martin lays out plan for Seventh Woods as a Gamecock, answers waiver question
South Carolina basketball transfer Seventh Woods won’t play for the Gamecocks in 2019-20. That’s been the plan all along as Frank Martin’s reconnected with the former North Carolina Tar Heel. → Read More
Will Chris Silva be drafted? ‘He’s got a lot of momentum on his side,’ says Frank Martin
South Carolina basketball is seeking its first draft pick since Sindarius Thornwell. Chris Silva doesn’t pop up on mock NBA drafts, but Frank Martin says the ex-Gamecock has his phone buzzing. → Read More
What Frank Martin said about Seventh Woods coming to USC, other new Gamecocks
The South Carolina basketball program has officially welcomed its 2019 recruiting class. The group includes Seventh Woods, a decorated North Carolina transfer who’s now walking on to Frank Martin’s team. → Read More
South Carolina among finalists for 2020 big man from Florida
South Carolina basketball’s 2020 recruiting class is empty as of mid-June. But the Gamecocks are gaining ground on Jamille Reynolds, a big man from Florida who has released his list of final five schools. → Read More
‘He was THAT GUY.’ A look back at Steph Curry’s last college win, as told by Gamecocks
Before he was a NBA MVP trying to lead the Golden State Warriors to a fourth championship, Steph Curry was finishing his Davidson career in the NIT. A look-back at the time he faced the South Carolina Gamecocks → Read More
Seventh Woods coming home? It looks that way
After passing on South Carolina coming out of high school, Columbia native and UNC basketball transfer Seventh Woods will finish his college basketball career with Frank Martin’s Gamecocks. → Read More
Why one projected first round pick sees Chris Silva joining him in the NBA
Chris Silva battled with a familiar face during an NBA draft workout with the Charlotte Hornets on June 4, 2019. Daniel Gafford of Arkansas believes South Carolina’s Silva will make it in the NBA. → Read More