The South Carolina Gamecocks have secured a major backcourt addition for the upcoming season. Former George Mason guard Kory Mincy has committed to head coach Lamont Paris's program, marking the first transfer portal pickup of the cycle for the Gamecocks.

Mincy, a rising senior with one year of eligibility remaining, brings proven scoring and playmaking to Columbia. As a junior at George Mason, he led the team with 14.3 points per game while adding 3.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists, earning him Second-Team All-Atlantic 10 honors. His efficient shooting—38.9% from three-point range on over five attempts per game—makes him an immediate offensive threat in the SEC.

This move is a homecoming of sorts for Mincy, who played his first two collegiate seasons at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. A proven scorer at every level, he has amassed over 1,700 career high school points and 1,164 points in college, showcasing a consistent ability to put the ball in the basket.

Landing Mincy is a significant win for Coach Lamont Paris, who fended off interest from several high-major programs, including Ole Miss, Ohio State, and Pittsburgh. Ranked as a top-80 overall transfer, Mincy is poised to step into a key role and help bolster a Gamecocks squad looking to build on its momentum.