South Carolina just made a major move in the transfer portal, landing Treysen Eaglestaff, a 6-foot-6 guard from North Dakota. Ranked as a four-star transfer, Eaglestaff is the No. 26 player in the portal and the No. 6 combo guard in his class, according to On3. He picked the Gamecocks over powerhouse programs like Kansas, Kentucky, and Gonzaga—proof of just how highly coveted he was.
Eaglestaff put up big numbers last season, averaging 18.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting 41.6% from the field, 35.9% from three, and 79.4% from the free-throw line. He made national headlines with a 40-point outburst against No. 6 Alabama—draining eight threes—and followed it up with a 51-point performance in the Summit League tournament. His ability to score at all three levels makes him an instant weapon for South Carolina.
South Carolina needed a boost in the backcourt, and Treysen Eaglestaff could be the answer. Guard play was a weakness for the Gamecocks last season, and they lacked a true playmaker to take control. Eaglestaff, a proven scorer, should step in right away and make an impact.
But the Gamecocks might not be done yet. There’s growing buzz that former South Carolina and Ohio State guard Meechie Johnson Jr. could be on his way back to Columbia. Johnson originally transferred from OSU to South Carolina, became an All-SEC guard, and helped lead the Gamecocks to the NCAA Tournament before returning to Ohio State last season. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists before stepping away mid-season for mental health reasons.
If Johnson reunites with the Gamecocks, he’d join Eaglestaff and highly touted freshman Eli Ellis to form one of the most exciting backcourts in the SEC next season.
