Good Morning, Gamecocks! Freshman women’s basketball player Alya McDowell is finally home!

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🎾 New staff member
🏐 Roster complete
🤙 And much more!

🎙️ TAILGATE TALKS

Tailgate Talks: Mike Uva — There are some conflicting reports around our next guest on the Tailgate, so let's go to the source, himself. Mike Uva, a transplant from New England, has made a name for himself as a Gamecock insider, covering South Carolina athletics for a decade. How did he get his start, what are the biggest stories he's reported on, and how does one become an "insider?"

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Welcome Party. Gamecock women’s tennis has hired Jeremy Bayon as associate head coach! He spent a combined 11 years at Florida, with his most recent tenure lasting two years. He was promoted to associate head coach in 2024. His last two seasons, the program saw a winning record in both, an ITA Regional Championship title, and an NCAA Individual Championships semifinal appearance.

🔺 Roster Complete. The 2025 Gamecocks volleyball roster is finalized after the spring signing period which featured six new members, including four transfers and two high school prospects. They go along with six Gamecocks who signed in the fall semester. The newcomers join six letter winners from the 2024 roster. Click here to meet the spring signees!

🔺 Never Too Late. South Carolina football legend John Abraham recently graduated with a degree in liberal studies, emphasizing psychology and sociology. He credits the university’s Degree Completion Program and the support of staff from the Dodie Anderson Academic Enrichment Center for helping him achieve this goal. Abraham hopes his story inspires other former student-athletes to finish their degrees, no matter how long it takes.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

What number did John Abraham wear at South Carolina?

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 6/11

🎽 Track & Field at NCAA Championship

Thursday 6/12

🎽 Track & Field at NCAA Championship

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 95

🤙 Have a great Tuesday, y’all!