South Carolina basketball added to its 2026-27 roster on Friday with the commitment of 6-foot-9 international prospect Mathias Vazquez, who played for Real Betis Baloncesto B of the Tercera FEB. In addition, Vazquez suited up for the Brazilian national team.
Vazquez is an 18-year old power forward who is likely to redshirt during his first year with the Gamecocks, having torn his ACL in May. He’s the third international prospect added by head coach Lamont Paris this offseason, joining Juan Fernandez (Argentina) and Hugo Lopez (Spain), both of whom committed to the Gamecocks across the past few days.
NEWS: Mathias Vazquez has committed to South Carolina, agent Aylton Tesch told DraftExpress.The 6'9, 18-year-old Brazilian power forward ranks among the top international prospects in his age group. He tore his ACL in May and will likely redshirt as a freshman. pic.twitter.com/bDfypz0y7F
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 19, 2026RELATED: Looking for the best DFS apps? Check out our Underdog review!
Vazquez is perhaps the most talented of the additions by South Carolina thus far. He averaged 17.7 points, 8 rebounds and 3.2 assists during the 2024-25 season and was considered a top international prospect for this year’s draft before his ACL tear.
In addition to 3 international commitments, South Carolina hoops landed 6 transfers this offseason: Kory Mincy (George Mason), Cam Heide (Texas), Aleksas Bieliauskas (Wisconsin), Jakub Necas (Duquesne), Davion Hannah (Alabama) and Shane Blakeney (Drexel).
It’s a big year for Lamont Paris. After finishing 26-8 in Year 2, Paris’ Gamecocks have won just 6 conference games and posted back-to-back losing seasons.
Prediction Markets 2027 College Basketball Champion Learn more about Prediction Markets Kalshi Duke 12% Florida 11% Illinois 8% UConn 8% Alabama 6% Tennessee 5% Arizona 5% Michigan 5% St. John's 4% Saint Mary's 0% PredictSouth Carolina basketball adds international prospect, likely to redshirt Saturday Down South.
Hence then, the article about south carolina basketball adds international prospect likely to redshirt was published today ( ) and is available on SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( South Carolina basketball adds international prospect, likely to redshirt )
Also on site :
- Iran-US war latest: Swiss peace talks abruptly cancelled after Trump boasts of Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’
- ‘Queen of Country Pop’ Announces New Song Amid 2026 Tour
- World Cup hydration breaks: Ads worth $250m in USA alone, so are they here to stay?