South Carolina Basketball: Analyzing the Gamecocks' 2018-19 rotation

South Carolina Basketball: Analyzing the Gamecocks’ 2018-19 rotation

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: Head coach Frank Martin of the South Carolina Gamecocks reacts in the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – APRIL 01: The South Carolina Gamecocks mascot performs against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

Shooting Guard

Minutes Allocated (40 total): AJ Lawson (18), Jermaine Couisard (13), TJ Moss (9)

After the departures of both Holden and Myers, the shooting guard position is fairly wide-open for South Carolina. The favorite is Lawson, the highest-rated freshman arrived into town. He’s a 6’6 guard who can score at a high level offensively, especially with long-range shooting. The four-star player was a late addition but could have the biggest impact for the program.

Another freshman to keep an eye on is Couisard, a 6’3 guard with a great shooting touch himself. He’s not as highly ranked due to not having elite athleticism or a strong defensive reputation but should gain minutes as a shooting specialist at first before getting better at other aspects of his game.

The last freshman guard on the roster is Moss, a talented player who’s more of a combo guard. He’s handled the ball in high school and will give the Gamecocks two capable ball handlers on the court to help feed the big men inside. Moss isn’t the same kind of shooter as the other two, as he tends to rely on his athleticism to take opponents off the bounce and drive to the hoop. But his different skill set will make him a valuable player when it comes to giving opposing teams different looks.

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