Wins and losses do not always tell the whole story. South Carolina’s men have played better basketball than the standings suggest.
Execution has improved. Defensive effort is steadier. Lineups are starting to make sense. The record reflects growing pains, but the tape shows progress. That matters in conference play where margins stay thin.
This group is not broken. It is building. The payoff may not show immediately, but the foundation looks sturdier than the numbers imply.
