South Carolina men's basketball is quietly building something that looks a whole lot like staying power. Tuesday night's 87-58 win over Radford wasn't just another November W, it was confirmation that Lamont Paris' fourth team is faster, deeper, and more efficient than any he has had in Columbia.
Through four games, the Gamecocks are averaging 85.5 points per game, and the efficiency metrics back up what is seen on the court. They are shooting 46.9% from the field, 77.5% at the line, and nearly 36% from three, with balanced contributions across the board. This isn't a top-heavy team. It is a layered roster where every rotation piece brings something to the table.
Meechie Johnson is steering the ship with 14.5 points and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 50% from three and delivering at all three levels. Eli Ellis is right on his heels, averaging 13.0 points, hitting 60% from deep, and bringing the exact microwave scoring presence that makes Paris' offense hum.
Mike Sharavjamts is doing everything, 11.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and nearly a block per game. He also posted a team-best 57% from the field. Add Myles Stute's 11.5 ppg and Kobe Knox's versatile 7.8 points and 3.5 boards, and the starting unit is producing at a level that South Carolina has not seen in years.
Paris is now 16-0 at South Carolina when his team scores at least 80 points, and this roster looks built to keep that streak alive. The ball is moving, the shooters are hitting, and the rotations are seamless. The numbers confirm what the eye test suggests. This team is deeper, tougher, and trending toward relevance when it matters. If this is the baseline for November, South Carolina might be shaping into something far more dangerous by February.