The 2019–20 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represented the University of South Carolina during the

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. The team's head coach, Frank Martin, was in his eighth season at South Carolina. The team played its home games at

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as a member of the

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. They finished the season 18–13, 10–8 in SEC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They were set to take on

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in the second round of the

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. However, the remainder of the SEC Tournament and all other postseason tournaments were cancelled amid the

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2018–19 season finished the season 16–16, 11–7 in SEC play to finish in a tie for 4th place. As a No. 4 seed in the

, they lost in the quarterfinals to Ole Miss.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2019 recruiting class

2020 recruiting class

Preseason

SEC media poll

The SEC media poll was released on October 15, 2019.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball seasons

South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball The South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Gamecocks won Southern Conference titles in 1927, 1933, 1934, and 1945, and then they gained na ...