Full Court | The Truth Behind Beating #1 Kentucky with Devan Downey

South Carolina basketball legend Devan Downey joins Carlos Powell for this week's all-brand-new episode of Full Court. Devan shares his incredible journey, from dominating the high school scene in Chester to making his mark with the Gamecocks. Devan opens up about his decision to return to South Carolina, the challenges of being a small guard in a big city at Cincinnati, and how he honed his craft to become one of the most dynamic players in Gamecocks history. And how could he forget monumental moments, South Carolina's unforgettable victory against #1-ranked Kentucky, where he led the charge against John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins in a career-defining performance. Underdog Fantasy is the BEST place for fantasy sports in 2025. Deposit now with code COURT for up to $1,000 in bonus cash: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-Te7gJ7QxpO Learn more about our partnership with Garnet Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-network FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco ► YOUTUBE | / @1801mediaco CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Choosing South Carolina: Reasons and Insights 03:40 - Moving to Cincinnati: A New Chapter 06:00 - High School Experience: Challenges and Growth 09:10 - Playing with the Ravens: Team Dynamics 11:42 - High School Matchups: Key Rivalries 16:13 - College Decisions: Mindset and Choices 21:48 - Biggest College Moments: Highlights and Achievements 24:45 - Coaching Influence: Playing Under Coach Horn 26:38 - The Pro-Am Experience: Summer of 2011 32:59 - Journey to Venezuela: Cultural Insights 38:06 - Final Thoughts: Reflections and Takeaways #collegebasketball #kentuckybasketball #scbasketball #gamecocks #ncaa