Frank Martin's enthusiasm for his team is not shared by those who cover SEC basketball.
The Gamecocks have been picked to finish 11th, according to the SEC Preseason Media Poll.
The season tips off on November 4 at the Colonial Life Arena with an exhibition against Benedict College. The regular season opener is November 9, also at home, against USC Upstate.
1.Kentucky
2.Alabama
3.Arkansas
4.Tennessee
5.Auburn
6 LSU
7.Florida
8.Mississippi State
9.Ole Miss
10.Missouri
11.South Carolina
12.Texas A&M
13.Vanderbilt
14.Georgia
