Gamecock Talk

It's the last week of the regular season, as both men's and women's basketball get into postseason play. Dawn Staley's Gamecocks are already headed for the semifinal round of the SEC Tournament, as Lamont Paris and his club is vying for a top 4 seed themselves. March is here, and it's busy in Columbia!

Back on track on the hardwood and an upcoming clash on the diamond. Jay and Bill recap a 3-0 week for Gamecock basketball with both teams winning in convincing fashion, plus it's baseball's turn for the Palmetto State rivalry this weekend. We have it all covered this week on The CockTale Hour.

Opening Day Weekend is behind us, so let the spring seasons begin. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter recap the first handful of games for Gamecock baseball, discuss the path back to the win column for men's basketball, and chat about how women's basketball rallied to do what they do -- win.

An All-American transfer pickup, Gamecock Softball got themselves an ace in the circle out of the transfer portal. Alana Vawter comes to Columbia after a decorated career at Stanford, but now it's time for a new path at South Carolina. With Bev Smith's team off to a hot start to the 2024 season, let's sit down with the Gamecocks' newest weapon.

Original Air Date: 2/14/24

It's go time in Columbia with postseason brackets colliding with preseason projections. The games are getting bigger for both basketball teams, while spring sports get underway. This week we preview the top 15 matchup with Auburn for Lamont Paris' team, look back at Dawn Staley's convincing win over UConn, discuss softball's hot start, and preview Opening Day for baseball.

It's game week for South Carolina Softball! Head Coach Bev Smith is ready for her 14th season at the helm, with a reloaded roster and her sights set on making a run in the NCAA tournament. Opening Day is this Friday, February 9, and we're sitting down with Coach Smith to get you ready for first pitch here on this episode of Gamecock Talk.

Another fantastic week to be a Gamecock! Huge wins across the board. Men's basketball follows up their win over Kentucky with another top 10 takedown in Tennessee, women's hoops walks out of Baton Rouge with the dub, and men's tennis is off to New York for the ITA Men's Indoor Tennis Championship. We're also now a week away from Opening Day for Bev Smith's softball team. We cover it all this week on the CockTale Hour.

From Scotland to Columbia, South Carolina, to the grass courts at Wimbledon, Connor Thomson's last few years have been quite the ride. Coming fresh off their upset over the number one team in the nation to open the season, Thomson and the Gamecocks are ready to make history. On this episode of Gamecock Talk, hear from Thomson on his wild ride and what he thinks this team -- now ranked #2 in the country -- can achieve.

What a week in Gamecock Athletics! A massive upset over Kentucky for Lamont Paris and his squad, a top 10 showdown for Dawn Staley's team, and a takedown of the number one team in the nation for the men's tennis team. Settle-in for a jam-packed CockTale Hour featuring a interview with star Gamecock tennis player, Connor Thomson.

It might not feel like spring just yet, but we're less than a month away from Opening Day at Founders Park in Columbia. The Gamecocks showed everyone they're back to being a national powerhouse after a 2023 season that ended with heartbreak in the Super Regionals. Now it's time to look forward to 2024 with a returning offensive core, and a pitching staff ready to prove themselves. Hear from Gamecock Baseball Head Coach Mark Kingston as we preview the upcoming season on this episode of Gamecock Talk.

With a week of SEC play now in the rearview mirror, all signs point to a fun next couple of months for both Gamecock basketball teams. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter we're recapping the first 2 conference games for Dawn Staley and Lamont Paris' squads, and looking ahead to the matchups to come.

Here comes SEC play! Happy New Year, and welcome to a new season as conference play gets started in college basketball. Dawn Staley's team looks poised to dominate again this year, while Lamont Paris and his new-look Gamecocks are ready to continue their hot start and prove they belong.

Originally aired on 12/12/23. It's back on track for Gamecock men's basketball and still perfect for women's hoops as we near the third week of December. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll look at both teams' early success and take a deep dive into one of the most electrifying freshmen in college basketball.

Last year didn't end the way Raven and the Gamecocks wanted it to, so this year's team is on a mission. After losing "the freshies" this squad wants to prove they aren't going anywhere. On this episode of Gamecock Talk hear from Raven Johnson on what motivates her, what she loves about this year's team, and what made her fall in love with the game of basketball.

We have a highly anticipated rivalry showdown on the hardwood. It's two undefeated teams colliding in the Palmetto State. Tonight on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll get you ready for one of the biggest hardwood matchups in South Carolina-Clemson history. Bill also claims "Tobacco Road" as Dawn Staley's after a 2-0 trip to the Tar Heel State. Plenty of transfer portal talk as well, all on this week's episode of The CockTale Hour! 

Originally Aired on 11/30/23. The perfect start to basketball season continues as the men's and women's teams are a combined 11-0. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll wrap up football season and look ahead to the offseason, plus take a look at the recent wins on the hardwood. It's all happening right before Dawn Staley's Gamecocks take on the top-25 UNC Tar Heels tonight. Join us!

Among many things, Tiffany Mitchell can be considered the first superstar under Dawn Staley for South Carolina women's basketball. She was a key piece in the program's rise to dominance during her time in Columbia, and now her name will forever hang in the rafters in Colonial Life Arena. The three-time All-American and two-time SEC Player of the Year recently had her jersey retired at the Gamecocks first home game this year. On this episode of Gamecock Talk, we take you back through her journey and catch up with her today.

It's Year 2 under Lamont Paris for South Carolina basketball, and the Gamecocks are off to a hot start. As Paris will tell you, it's not by accident. Another big year in the transfer portal and an offseason of hard work gives fans a lot to be excited about. But how'd he get to this point? Paris talks about it all in this episode.

Just a few years ago, Mario Anderson accepted a scholarship to play Division II football. Now he's turning heads in the SEC and making the most of the opportunity. And there's plenty to learn about—and from—his journey.