He’s back: Top freshman Cam Scott returning to Gamecocks after portal stint
Cam Scott will continue to be a Gamecock after all.
The former Lexington High standout will stay with the South Carolina men’s basketball program, a family source confirmed to The State on Tuesday.
Scott had entered the transfer portal earlier this month. He had gotten plenty of interest but is deciding to stay with Lamont Paris’ squad.
Scott also confirmed the news on social media, posting a picture of his No. 23 South Carolina jersey hanging up in his locker room on his Instagram story. The post had the song “Sandstorm” by Darude, which is played at USC football games, attached.
“There is no place like home,” the source told The State.
The return of Scott (a 6-foot-6 guard) gives another boost to the South Carolina roster. The Gamecocks had picked up six commitments from the transfer portal this spring along with a five-member freshman signing class.
Scott joins center Jordan Butler as returners from last year’s team. Forward Myles Stute, who missed most of last season with a blood clot, also is expected to be back.
Scott averaged 2.3 points and 10 minutes a game. When he did get a chance, he made it count. In USC’s season-ending SEC Tournament loss to Arkansas, he had eight points and two 3-pointers on a perfect 3 of 3 shooting in the second half.
Scott was a four-star prospect coming out of Lexington High School and picked the Gamecocks after originally signing with Texas that fall. He finished up his career as the most decorated boys basketball player in Lexington High school history and helped the Wildcats to their first state championship since 2000.
South Carolina basketball 2025-26 roster outlook
Among scholarship players
- Returning (2): C Jordan Butler; G Cam Scott
- Incoming transfers (6): C Christ Essandoko (Providence), G Meechie Johnson (Ohio State), G Kobe Knox (South Florida), F Elijah Strong (Boston College), G Mike Sharavjamts (Utah); F Nordin Kapic (UC San Diego)
- Incoming freshmen (5): G Eli Ellis, G Grant Polk, F EJ Walker, F Hayden Assemian; F Abu Yarmah
- Out of eligibility (3): G Jacobi Wright, F Myles Stute (pursuing a waiver to be eligible for next year), F Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk
- Transferring away (8): G Austin Herro, G Zach Davis (Memphis), G Arden Conyers (Charlotte), G Jamarii Thomas, F Nick Pringle (Arkansas), G Morris Ugusuk, F Okku Federiko
- NBA Draft (1): F Collin Murray-Boyles
This story was originally published April 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM.
