Treyson Eaglestaff’s Commitment to South Carolina: What It Means for the Gamecocks
South Carolina has made a significant addition to its roster by securing Treysen Eaglestaff, a 6-foot-6 guard from North Dakota, in the transfer portal. Ranked as a four-star transfer and the No. 26 player overall, Eaglestaff is also the No. 6 combo guard in his class according to On3. His commitment to the Gamecocks comes despite heavy competition from top programs like Kansas, Kentucky, and Gonzaga, highlighting his high demand.
Last season, Eaglestaff delivered impressive performances, 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 gained national attention with a 40-point game against No. 6 Alabama, hitting eight threes, and followed up with a remarkable 51-point effort in the Summit League tournament. His versatile scoring ability will make him an immediate asset for South Carolina.
With a clear need for improvement in the backcourt, Eaglestaff could be the key player to elevate the Gamecocks’ guard play. The team struggled with finding a reliable playmaker last season, and Eaglestaff’s proven scoring prowess should help fill that gap.
There’s also increasing speculation that Meechie Johnson Jr., a former South Carolina and Ohio State guard, could be returning to Columbia. Johnson, who transferred to South Carolina from Ohio State, became an All-SEC guard and played a pivotal role in leading 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 returns to South Carolina, he would join Eaglestaff and highly ranked freshman Eli Ellis, potentially forming one of the most exciting backcourt trios in the SEC next season.
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