Paris Stays Through 2029 With New Deal | College Basketball News

Lamont Paris is locked in as South Carolina’s head coach through 2029, following a rollercoaster four seasons that saw him lead the Gamecocks to an NCAA Tournament run and SEC Coach of the Year honors — even as recent years brought a brutal 25-38 record and last-place finishes in key stats. With a lucrative extension and a $12M buyout clause kicking in 2026, Paris faces a steep climb: can he turn around a team that’s struggled mightily in conference play and heads into the SEC Tournament as the 14th seed? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bd02ae3e0dd74e3b