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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Despite the fact that some say he went too far with his commentary after last week's loss to LSU, Martin says no way. He wasn't taking shots at his players.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  LSU drilled South Carolina 64-46 Thursday night, saddling first-year Gamecocks coach Frank Martin with the longest losing streak of his college career.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  No. 18 South Carolina played its usual fierce defense to beat Vanderbilt 64-48 Thursday night, holding an opponent below 50 for the 12th time in 16 games.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Lakeem Jackson tied a season-high with 16 points and three other South Carolina players scored in double figures in an 80-69 win over South Carolina State on Saturday.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  Brian Richardson scored 17 points and Damien Leonard added a season-high 15 points to lead South Carolina to a 76-60 victory over Presbyterian Saturday.

Sunday, November 11, 2012  Brenton Williams scored 12 points in overtime to give Frank Martin his first win as head coach of the Gamecocks with an 82-75 win over Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  The start of the Frank Martin era at South Carolina nearly got off to a disastrous start as the Gamecocks escaped Kentucky Wesleyan 68-67 in exhibition play on Tuesday.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  SEC Media Days are in the books and from the sounds of it, the USC men's and women's basketball teams are ready to begin their 2012-2013 season.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Frank Martin is representing the University of South Carolina Thursday at the Southeastern Conference Basketeball Media Day.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  South Carolina will soon have another McKie on the basketball court as the son of all-time leading scorer BJ McKie has committed to the program.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Starting Monday Gamecock fans can vote daily for their beloved mascot, Cocky, in the 2012 Capital One Mascot Challenge.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Mayor Benjamin announced Wednesday that June 27th is a day dedicated to the University of South Carolina's new head basketball coach.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Gamecock fans sent the USC women’s basketball team to California with a spirited sendoff Thursday afternoon.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Nearly 100 fans came to see the team off Thursday as the Gamecocks headed to California to take on Stanford in the round of 16.