2009–10 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team
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The 2009-10 South Carolina men's basketball team represented University of South Carolina
during the 2009–10
college basketball
season. The head coach was Darrin Horn
who was in his second season with the Gamecocks. The team played its home games at the 18,000-seat Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
. All games were produced and broadcasted locally by the Gamecock Sports Radio Network. They finished the season 15–16, 6–10 in Southeastern Conference
play and lost in the
first round of the 2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
to Alabama
. The Gamecocks were not invited to a post season tournament. The highlight of the season was a home upset of #1 Kentucky
on January 26.
On January 26, 2010, Carolina won their first game in school history over a #1 ranked team, beating the undefeated (19-0) Kentucky Wildcats
, 68-62.
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Dominique Archie
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
during the 2009–10
2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 9, 2009, and ended with the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 5, 2010 on the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The opening round occurred on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, followed by first...
college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
season. The head coach was Darrin Horn
Darrin Horn
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who was in his second season with the Gamecocks. The team played its home games at the 18,000-seat Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. All games were produced and broadcasted locally by the Gamecock Sports Radio Network. They finished the season 15–16, 6–10 in Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...
play and lost in the
first round of the 2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
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to Alabama
2009–10 Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team represented the University of Alabama in the 2009–10 college basketball season. The Head Coach was Anthony Grant, who was in his first year. The team played its home games at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is a member of the...
. The Gamecocks were not invited to a post season tournament. The highlight of the season was a home upset of #1 Kentucky
2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky during the college basketball season of 2009–2010. This season was the first of John Calipari's tenure as head coach; he accepted the position on March 31, 2009....
on January 26.
Regular season
On December 21, 2009, it was announced that senior starting forward Dominique Archie would miss the rest of the season due to knee surgery required to repair an injury he suffered early in the Miami game. The Gamecocks played all games in the month of December without Archie and junior starter Mike Holmes after he suffered facial injuries during Thanksgiving break. Holmes was subsequently dismissed from the basketball team on January 1, 2010, for a repeated violation of team rules.On January 26, 2010, Carolina won their first game in school history over a #1 ranked team, beating the undefeated (19-0) Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
, 68-62.
Roster
| No. | Name | Ht. | Wt. | Position | Year | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Dominique Archie | 6'7" | 216 | F | SR | Augusta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 31 | Evaldas Baniulis | 6'7" | 215 | F | SR | Vilnius Vilnius Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County... , Lithuania Lithuania Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark... |
| 15 | Malik Cooke | 6'6" | 210 | F | JR | Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 2 | Devan Downey | 5'9" | 170 | G | SR | Chester, South Carolina Chester, South Carolina Chester is a small city in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 6,476 at the 2000 census and a center urban cluster population of 11,140... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 12 | Ramon Galloway | 6'1" | 170 | G | FR | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is in the center of a rapidly-developing area north of West Palm Beach in the northern part of the county and the South Florida metropolitan area. , the population was 48,452... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 24 | Mike Holmes | 6'7" | 230 | F/C | JR | Bishopville, South Carolina Bishopville, South Carolina Bishopville is a city in Lee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 3,670 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lee County.-Geography:Bishopville is located at .... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 30 | Lakeem Jackson | 6'5" | 225 | SF | FR | Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 32 | Johndre Jefferson | 6'9" | 210 | F | JR | Santee, South Carolina Santee, South Carolina Santee is a town in Orangeburg County along the Santee River Valley in central South Carolina of the United States. It has become a resort town of note located centrally north-south along the Atlantic Seaboard of South Carolina... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 44 | Sam Muldrow | 6'9" | 220 | F | JR | Florence, South Carolina Florence, South Carolina -Municipal government and politics:The City of Florence has a council-manager form of government. The mayor and city council are elected every four years, with no term limits... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 5 | Brandis Raley-Ross | 6'2" | 194 | G | SR | Gastonia, North Carolina Gastonia, North Carolina Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is also the third largest suburb of the Charlotte Area, behind Concord and Rock Hill. The population was 71,226 as of Gastonia is the largest city and county seat of Gaston County, North Carolina,... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 1 | Stephen Spinella | 6'4" | 190 | G | FR | Colts Neck, New Jersey, United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 25 | Austin Steed | 6'8" | 235 | F | JR | Hephzibah, Georgia Hephzibah, Georgia Hephzibah is a city in south Richmond County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is part of the Augusta – Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,880 at the 2000 census.... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
| 14 | Robert Wilder | 6'1" | 188 | G | SR | Chapin, South Carolina Chapin, South Carolina Chapin, also known as the capital of Lake Murray, is a town located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Chapin was founded by Martin Chapin in 1889. The following year, 1890, the railroad was built to connect Chapin to Columbia, South Carolina and other major regions. The population of Chapin was... , United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
2010 Commitments
Schedule and results
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Awards
Devan Downey- First Team All-SEC (AP and Coaches)
- Honorable Mention AP All-American
- Oscar Robertson National Player Of The Week, 1/31/10
- SEC Player of the Week, 2/1/10
- Bob Cousy AwardBob Cousy AwardThe Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the top men's collegiate point guard. It is named after six-time National Basketball Association champion Bob Cousy, who played point guard for the Boston Celtics...
Finalist - Oscar Robertson TrophyOscar Robertson TrophyThe Oscar Robertson Trophy is given out annually to outstanding men's college basketball players by the United States Basketball Writers Association . The trophy is considered to be the oldest of its kind and has been given out since 1959...
Finalist - Preseason First Team All-SEC
- Naismith TrophyNaismith College Player of the YearThe Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
Preseason Watchlist - John R. Wooden AwardJohn R. Wooden AwardThe John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
Preseason Candidate
Dominique Archie
- Preseason Second Team All-SEC
See also
- 2009-10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
- 2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament2010 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament-References:...