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South Carolina Extends Basketball Coach Lamont Paris' Contract
Gamecocks keep Paris for another year after modest improvement in 2025-26 season.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The University of South Carolina has decided to extend the contract of men's basketball head coach Lamont Paris for an additional year, keeping him in Columbia through the 2027-28 season. Paris just completed his third year leading the Gamecocks, guiding the team to a 16-16 record and a first-round exit in the SEC Tournament.
Why it matters
Paris was hired in 2023 to help rebuild the Gamecocks' basketball program, which has struggled in recent years. The decision to retain him signals the university's belief that he is making progress, even if the team's on-court results have been modest so far.
The details
Under the terms of the extension, Paris will receive a slight increase in his annual salary and additional performance incentives tied to the team's win totals, postseason appearances, and other metrics. The university cited Paris' work in recruiting, player development, and instilling a positive culture within the program as factors in their decision to keep him.
- Paris was hired as South Carolina's head coach in April 2023.
- The Gamecocks finished the 2025-26 season with a 16-16 record.
- South Carolina's contract extension with Paris was announced on March 9, 2026.
The players
Lamont Paris
The head coach of the University of South Carolina men's basketball team, hired in 2023 to help rebuild the program.
University of South Carolina
The public research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, home of the Gamecocks athletic teams.
What they’re saying
“Lamont has done a great job laying the foundation for our basketball program, and we believe he is the right person to continue leading us forward.”
— Ray Tanner, Athletic Director, University of South Carolina (on3.com)
“I'm excited to continue working with our student-athletes and the entire Gamecock community to build a program that everyone can be proud of.”
— Lamont Paris, Head Coach, University of South Carolina Men's Basketball (on3.com)
What’s next
Paris and his staff will now focus on recruiting and player development as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.
The takeaway
South Carolina's decision to extend Lamont Paris' contract shows the university's commitment to stability and gradual improvement in its men's basketball program, even as the team's on-court results have been modest so far under his leadership.
