Lamont Paris, who has been a part of 10 NCAA Division I Tournaments and 18 20-win seasons as a college head and assistant coach, was named the University of South Carolina’s 33rd head coach by Director of Athletics Ray Tanner on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

On March 22, 2022, Paris was officially announced as head basketball coach at South Carolina, replacing Frank Martin. Paris, who signed a five-year deal, became the first African-American to lead the Gamecocks' men's basketball program. [6] The 2023-2024 season saw Paris named SEC Coach of the Year after leading the Gamecocks to a 13-5 ...

Following an 88-68 loss to No. 5 Alabama on Wednesday, South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris spoke to the media after the game. Check out a summary of what he had to say.

Mar 21, 2024 · It’s officially NCAA Tournament time for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Here are seven things to know about head coach Lamont Paris, who is in his second season with the Gamecocks and guided them...

Mar 14, 2024 · South Carolina's board of trustees has approved a new six-year contract with Paris, who won the SEC's Coach of the Year award in 2023-24. The deal will pay Paris more than $26 million...

Mar 15, 2024 · The South Carolina board of trustees has approved a new contract extension for men's basketball coach Lamont Paris that will pay him more than $26 million through 2029-30.

Feb 23, 2024 · -- Following South Carolina's 75-60 win over Vanderbilt on Feb. 10, a large group of Gamecocks fans at Colonial Life Arena refused to budge, even as a frustrated security guard urged the...

Feb 14, 2024 · Paris, who was hired by South Carolina ahead of the 2022-23 season after spending 2017-22 at Chattanooga, has the Gamecocks tied for first in the SEC and ranked 11th nationally. The...

Mar 14, 2024 · Paris talked about his new deal after the 15th-ranked Gamecocks defeated Arkansas 80-66 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday for their program-record tying 26th win this season to match the 2017 team. “This is …

Mar 12, 2024 · In an unprecedented triumph for the University of South Carolina's men's basketball program, Lamont Paris has been named the Associated Press SEC coach of the Year. This accolade marks a...