South Carolina Basketball: How does this dominant Gamecock squad compare to 2017 and 2022?
By Kevin Miller
South Carolina Basketball:
Comparing this year’s team to 2017 and 2022 on offense
2016-2017 Gamecock Offense
Overall Per Game Stats:
33-4 (14-2 in SEC); SEC Champs, SEC Tournament Champs, National Champs
76.3 points, 47.5% shooting, 33.3% 3-point shooting, 14.8 assists, 11 offensive rebounds
Leading scorer: A’ja Wilson (17.9); 4 scorers averaging at least 10 points
Through 3 Games Per Game Stats:
3-0 vs. @Ohio State, Hampton, and Maine
87.7 points, 48.2% shooting, 28.3 % 3-point shooting, 18.7 assists, 12.3 offensive rebounds
Vs. Ranked Opponents Per Game Stats:
12-1 vs. @Ohio State, Louisville, @Texas, UCLA, Mississippi State, @Kentucky, @UConn, Kentucky, Kentucky (SECT), Mississippi State (SECT), Florida State (Elite 8), Stanford (Final 4), and Mississippi State (Finals)
73.4 points, 46.3% shooting, 29.8% 3-point shooting, 12.2 assists, 9 offensive rebounds
Vs. Clemson:
83-61 home win
83 points, 46.3% shooting, 28.6% 3-point shooting, 18 assists, 16 offensive rebounds
2021-2022 Gamecock Offense
Overall Per Game Stats:
35-2 (15-1 in SEC); SEC Champs, Not SEC Tournament Champs, National Champs
71.2 points, 42.6% shooting, 30.6% 3-point shooting, 13.6 assists, 14.5 offensive rebounds
Leading scorer: Aliyah Boston (16.8); 3 scores averaging at least 10 points
Through 3 Games Per Game Stats:
3-0 vs. @NC State, @South Dakota, Clemson
71.3 points, 47.9% shooting, 37.3% 3-point shooting, 14 assists, 11.7 offensive rebounds
Vs. Ranked Opponents Per Game Stats:
14-0 vs. @NC State, Oregon, UConn, Maryland, @Duke, Stanford, @LSU, Kentucky, Ole Miss, @Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina (Sweet 16), Louisville (Final 4), UConn (Finals)
68.4 points, 37.2% shooting, 27.2% 3-point shooting, 10.6 assists, 16.1 offensive rebounds
Vs. Clemson:
76-45 home win
76 points, 48.1% shooting, 42.1% 3-point shooting, 15 assists, 14 offensive rebounds
2023-2024 Gamecock Offense
Overall Per Game Stats:
107.7 points, 53.1% shooting, 40.9 3-point shooting, 29.7 assists, 17.3 offensive rebounds
Through 3 Games Per Game Stats:
107.7 points, 53.1% shooting, 40.9 3-point shooting, 29.7 assists, 17.3 offensive rebounds
Vs. Ranked Opponents Per Game Stats:
2-0 vs. Notre Dame (Neutral Site), Maryland
107 points, 53.1% shooting, 42.5% 3-point shooting, 29.5 assists, 14.5 offensive rebounds
Vs. Clemson
109-40 home win
109 points, 53% shooting, 38.5% 3-point shooting, 30 assists, 23 offensive rebounds