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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 VOL. 107, NO. 14 ● SINCE 1908

Presidential candidates shift attention to SC

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Coming out of the New Hampshire primaries, presidential candidates are appealing to voters across the nation’s next primary battleground: South Carolina. Supporters for each candidate are holding campaign rallies and other events to inform South Carolinians, as well as to unite supporters for their chosen candidate. Women for will be hosting a meetup Wednesday to discuss James Myers II / THE DAILY GAMECOCK Sanders’ political agenda and how it Candidates discussed their intentions to improve Student Government’s communication with the student body. will infl uence the lives of women. The meeting will be held at the Lourie Center at 1650 Park Circle from 6 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be Student Government candidates introduce available and a video message from former State Senator Nina Turner will be shown. An event for Donald Trump platforms, address potential improvements supporters will be also held in the Palmetto State on Wednesday. Trump Emily Barber third-year management science and instating a liaison between will make his way to Pendleton, @EMILYRISA student Stinson Rogers and Student Government and South Carolina, to hold a Trump For second-year political science organizations to make the President rally at Clemson University. With student body elections student Nick Santamaria, began process run more smoothly. He The event will be held in the T. Ed looming, the executive candidates the debate. returned to school after serving Garrison Arena at 1101 W. Queen St. all seem to agree that Student Both treasurer candidates in the Army. During his service, Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event Government needs to be more focused on streamlining the he was deployed to Korea, where begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at actively involved with the student process by which student he served as treasurer for Better TrumpClemson.eventbrite.com and are body and surrounding community. organizations can request funds. Opportunity for Single Soldiers. free of charge. On how this can be achieved, they Santamaria said that many In this role, he said he managed a Marco Rubio will speak Wednesday have a variety of ideas, which they organizations’ treasurers have not budget of around $50,000. afternoon at the Columbia Metropolitan presented and discussed at the learned how to use the system, Vice President Convention Center. The Florida executive candidates’ debate on and therefore a relatively small The candidates for vice senator will be joined at the event by Tuesday even i ng. portion of student organizations president were then questioned S.C. Congressman Trey Gowdy. Doors Mayor of Columbia Steve on campus utilize the funds. Much about which issues they consider open at 2:15 p.m. with speeches set Benjamin and former Student of his platform focuses on his most important and how they plan to begin at 3 p.m. All attendees over Body President Lindsay experienced as treasurer of Mock to bridge the gap between Student the age of 12 are expected to register Richardson served as moderators. Trial at USC, and he has seen the Government and the student body. individually via Eventbrite. The debate was divided by allocations system from both sides. Second-year public health Thursday, former Florida Gov. Jeb position, and within each category, “My entire goal is to bring student Ross Lordo’s campaign Bush will make his own appearance the candidates were given time for everyone to the table and actually revolves around three ideas: in the state capital. Bush will hold a opening and closing statements. figure out how we can make it empowerment, engagement rally at Senate’s End on Senate Street Between these, Benjamin and easier for student organizations and innovation. He recognizes with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and Richardson posed questions to to do what they love,” Santamaria the disconnect between Student festivities set to begin at 6:30 p.m. specifi c candidates, and the other said. “My platform is all about Government and the student body, News Editor Mary Ramsey candidates had the opportunity empowerment, and it’s getting you and one way he seeks to remedy contributed to this story. to give short rebuttals after each guys your money.” this is to make executive offi cers question. Rogers recommended expanding more involved with student Treasurer the program to more organizations The candidates for treasurer, SEEDEBATEPAGE2 NEW HAMPSHIRE Outsiders reign supreme in nation’s first primary

Mary Ramsey percent lead in polling conducted with 17 delegates total. It takes Hampshire’s population, while @MCOLLEEN1996 just days before the contest. The 1,237 delegates to win the GOP much of Clinton’s support stems real contest for Republicans was who nomination. from her longstanding ties with Coming off second-place fi nishes would walk away with second place For Democrats, Sanders’ minority communities, who are less in the Iowa caucuses, businessman out of a bottleneck between Kasich, Granite State victory also did represented in the New Hampshire Donald Trump and Vermont Sen. Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Ted Cruz not come as a surprise. He held electorate. Bernie Sanders have been declared and former GoGov.v. Jeb BBush.ush. RubioRubio a 13.3 percentp lead over former Sanders also had the advantage of the victors of the 2016 NewNew led Kasich by just 0.5 percenpercentt SecretarySecretary of State being the longtime senator from the HampshireHampshire ReRepublicanpublican and in the last pollspolls conducted, in the fifinal polling, in large part neighboring state of Vermont, giving Democratic primaries.primaries. at 14 ppercentercent comcomparedpared to because New Hampshire was a him increased name recognition Former Ohio Gov. JJohnohn Kasich’s 13.5 percent.percent. Cruz sweetsweet sspotp demographically for amongst voters. Kasich managedmanaged a andand BuBushsh were clcloseose bebehindhihindnd Sanders.Sanders. Sanders’Sanders base is made up The win provides Sanders with an second placeplace finish on at 11.8 pepercentrcent and 11.5 predominantlypredominantly of whw hi itte e infl ux of new delegates, but ClintonClinton the RepublicanRepublican side. percentpercent rerespectively.spectively. votervoters s,, whwhoo make uupp still maintains a major lead in thethe TrumpTrump was expectedexpected TrumpTrump receivreceiveded 10 9696 percentpercent o off Ne Neww delegate count. This is due to herher to win easily in the delegates, putting him strengthstrength in superdelegates,superdelegates, nation’s fi rst primary, in the lead on the who are leaders withinwithin as he held a RepublicanRepublican side solidsolid 17.217.2 SEESEEPRIMARYPRIMARYPAGE2PAGE2

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DEBATEPAGE1 organizations that has the opportunity to meet with group on this campus ever says again that Student university administrators. It has been unused for Government does not do enough to confront the race organizations throughout the year, not only during several years, and reinstating it would include the issue,” he said. election season. addition of more multicultural student organizations. He notices an ongoing racial and cultural divide “I think we can have all these initiatives, we can “When we have the opportunity to outreach on campus, and one of his ideas to fix this is to have all these programs and events, but the fact of the to organizations ... the student groups have the add a multiculturalism class to the Common Core matter is students don’t see what student government’s opportunity to directly advocate,” Goble said. “They requirements. He hopes to bring minority students good for,” Lordo said. “They only hear from us one don’t have to worry that Student Government’s not more prominently into the conversation and to time a year, and I really think what we need to focus, doing it effectively. That perception is eliminated.” implement a “peer listening hotline” that students can as all three executives, on is regaining that trust and A responsibility of the student body president is to call if they ever feel like they have to talk to someone. start actually interacting with students.” advocate for the student body in a meeting with the Third-year finance student Michael Parks and Second-year political science student Aaron Kirby, Board of Trustees, and when asked about how they third-year political science student Trey Byars who admitted to being new to Student Government, will handle this responsibility, Goble reaffi rmed his both focused largely on engaging the student body seeks to represent the student body as one of them commitment to being a spokesperson for the student to be more interactive on campus. In response to rather than as a member of Student Government. He body. an audience question, they also both mentioned said that there is a barrier between students and their “I think the most important job of a leader is increasing the companionship felt in cabinet meetings. elected representatives, and he would take down this remembering who he or she is the leader for,” he said. In terms of connecting students to the rest of barrier by personally seeking out students to hear “If they (the administration) want something and it’s Columbia, Parks recommended partnering with their concerns and suggestions. The student senate is not in the best interest of the students, I’m not going locally owned businesses. designed to represent the student body, and he hopes to be scared to say no.” “Obviously, we have Five Points right down the to do so in a more active role. Third-year sociology student Cory Alpert discussed street,” he said. “There’s no reason that there’s not Second-year biology student Alexis Free-Jenkins ideas to connect with larger companies in downtown more of a collaboration between USC and a lot of the believes strongly in support, unity and growth Columbia and to foster an environment that would groups down there ... We’re a unique campus because within the student body. One way in which she hopes allow students to create change for themselves. He we’re in the capital city of one of the greatest states in to bridge the gap between students and student repeatedly stressed the importance of diversity and the country. And that being said, I feel like we don’t senators is a newsletter after the weekly student inclusion. do enough with our Columbia community.” senate meetings, which would summarize what had “This university deserves great leaders with Byars believes that he would be successful at been discussed or decided at the meeting. An issue a vision to see this university forward,” he said. creating connections between student organizations that she feels is important on campus is mental health “This is a diverse and growing student body, and we and Student Government, and between individuals. awareness. gain our strength through that. We have so many “I want to be known as someone who allows “With my campaign, I really want to run a mental opportunities on this campus.” students to create their own Carolina community health awareness campaign that runs monthly,” she Alpert used his experience of founding UofSC where they get the most of what’s offered here,” he said. “”So students know that they can go to the Flood Relief and the 2020 Vision diversity movement said. “One of the things I want to do is make sure student health services offi ce, and they can talk to as examples of the infl uence that students can have on that we are actually...going and speaking to student people, whatever they need, and they know that it’s campus. He believes that this infl uence should apply organizations after we campaign visit.” okay to not be okay and it’s okay to get help.” to many different aspects of university policy. The debate allowed candidates to discuss more President “One thing that I think is incredibly important is in-depth aspects of their platforms. Some of the The presidential candidates were most closely making sure that students have the abilitiy to change differences from one candidate to the next are subtle and extensively questioned on issues ranging from these policies,” he said. “It’s about making sure this and come down to small discrepancies. Over the students’ perception of Student Government to university allows for students to create changes and next week, candidates will be battling it out for votes, how to connect students with the larger Columbia allows for students to change this university in ways and these distinctions could end up making all the community. In addition to having as many candidates they see fi t.” difference. as the other two positions combined, there was a Alpert believes strongly in action and service. He greater diversity of platforms for this position. also said that being inclusive and expanding diversity Third-year English student and current Student will yield a more united campus, which will in turn PRIMARYPAGE1 Body Vice President Lee Goble drew largely from allow students to reach more of their goals. his experience with Student Government to discuss Third-year international studies student Dennzon the Democratic party free to support any his plans for the future. A couple of his primary Winley focused largely on reforming parts of campus, candidate of their choosing for the nomination. concerns are to reestablish students’ trust in Student mentioning his 14-point plan that would restructure 2,382 is the magic number on the Democratic Government and to continue to take an active role in how Student Government operates internally. side to win the nomination. advocating for their interests. “This is not the year for vague campaign statements Looking ahead to the next contests on One idea that he mentioned multiple times was of intent,” he said. “There needs to be a quota system each side, the Republicans will prepare for a reinstating and expanding the Hall of Leaders, for race and gender identities for executive cabinet similar situation as New Hampshire in South which is a group of representatives from student and presidential appointments to ensure that no Carolina. 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Joseph Glass even have to really make sense. @TDG_ARTS As long as your poetry is from Embrace your inner gourmet the heart, it’ll still be a romantic gesture. You can even take this Let’s face it — going out to one step further by making dinner is expensive. You could an event of it, admiring each spend hundreds of dollars on a other in the dim flickering of fancy meal with fancy desserts, the candlelight as you compose or you could make a similar meal and recite your most intimate for a fraction of the cost. Not impressions of each other. only will that special someone appreciate your culinary fi nesse Dance the night away (or lack thereof), but they’ll Who says you need to go find your effort endearing, if to the club to dance? Make a not downright sexy. For bonus steamy mix of seductive or points, pick up candles and romantic songs and dance in flowers, dim the lights and your dorm or apartment — and set the table (or a sheet on the I don’t mean grind. I mean really floor, picnic style) to create an dance. Embrace your partner intimately romantic atmosphere. with a waltz, tango, salsa, rumba Fondue fun or swing. If you don’t know how — try. It’s not embarrassing Similar to embracing your and you’re not going to make inner gourmet, an evening of a fool of yourself. In fact, it’s fondue can be intimate and sexy to make your gal or guy seductive — but you don’t really feel like the princess or prince need to know how to cook. To they are. Just make sure to set make a good fondue, you’ll an appropriate mood and playlist need a dry white wine, about for the type of dancing you want a pound of Swiss cheeses (I to do. And don’t get too fancy if use half Emmentaler and half it’s your fi rst time — you don’t Gruyere), French bread and a want to drop your partner. simple roux (to make sure your sauce emulsifies properly). A Enjoy the brisk air cheap fondue pot will run you If all else fails, take a relaxing about $20 on Amazon, but the stroll together. Drive to the Illustration by Annie Park atmosphere it creates will surpass lakefront or the beach. Go for any restaurant. Just make sure to a hike. Walk through the park. fi nd a good recipe and conduct Find someplace intimate. Share a practice batch before the big secrets and joke around. Hold night. hands. Kiss his or her cheek as Long-distance love you watch the sun dip below Put some rhyme in your rhythm the horizon. Draw pictures on the sidewalk. Laugh and play. Even if you can’t spring for You don’t need fancy dinner a homemade meal, we all have reservations, large bouquets or pens and paper. Write your worth the difficulty chocolate to make Valentine’s special someone a love ballad. It Day special; you just need time Olivia Reszczynski general are about finding communication in order doesn’t have to be good; it doesn’t spent together. @TDG_ARTS someone you want to spend to prevent individuals in a the rest of your life with,” relationship from growing For some, college is a Nadler said. “If you’re lucky apart. When both sides natural breaking point in enough to be with someone are wholly committed, relationships. The distance and it works long distance, trust is fostered and the and the potential of a you feel close to them no relationship thrives. whole new pool of fish to matter how far away you “Make sure that it is investigate is often too are,” she said. worth it. If you aren’t great of a lure. But what Some advice for long- serious about the other, about the couples that distance couples includes don’t waste both of your choose to stick it out in a patience and taking the time. The distance is by long-distance relationship? relationship seriously. far anything but easy, but Taylor Nadler, a second- “[B]e patient. It’s it is worth it when you get year biological sciences frustrating when all you to see each other,” Meghan student, and her boyfriend want to do is to be with Mcmenamy said. of three years made the someone every day and you Mcmenamy, a third-year choice to stick it out, and can’t, but knowing someone retail management student, they typically see each is willing to push through a is able to see her boyfriend other over breaks. Although long distance relationship of eight months about every the distance can make for to be with you is such a month, despite being 11 lonely nights in a long- great feeling,” Nadler said. hours away. distance relationship, long- In addition, treating a Valentine’s Day can be term reward is greater than long-distance relationship tough, but it is by no means short-term gratifi cation. If as a genuine relationship impossible. Studying a signifi cant other is willing will strengthen the ties abroad, Nadler has plans to put extra time and effort between individuals, and to FaceTime her boyfriend, into a relationship to keep will prevent both sides and Mcmenamy will fl y to it flourishing, then that from feeling like they see hers. True love knows person would be a good could have spent their time no boundaries, and distance long-term partner. meeting other people. It should certainly not be one “[R]elationships in is imperative to continue of them. Courtesy of MCT Campus Wednesday, February 10, 2016 5

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Birth date: Sept. 6, 1954 Birth date: June 14, 1946 Home State: California Home State: New York Net worth: $60 million Net worth: 4.5 billion (Forbes) National polling average: 2.3 percent (Huffington Post) National polling average: 34.8 percent (Huffington Post) South Carolina polling average: 1.0 percent (Huffington Post) South Carolina polling average: 36.4 percent (Huffington Post) Odds of winning Republican nomination Odds of winning Republican nomination (Predictwise): 0 percent (Predictwise): 31 percent Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard Candidate for Reform Party nomination (2000) First female CEO of a Fortune 100 Company Chairman and President of The Trump Organization Named Most Powerful Woman in Business in 1998 Former host of “The Apprentice” and “The Celebrity Apprentice”

Although the South Carolina example. A quote frequently misattributed I don’t think people realize the Republican presidential primary is I much prefer a candidate whose to Albert Einstein says, “The extent of corruption that exists in quickly approaching, far too many experience with a government agency defi nition of insanity is doing the contemporary politics between college students have lost confidence has resulted in increased transparency— same thing over and over again and politicians and their donors. For and interest in our democracy before instead of an investigation. FBI expecting different results.” This example, Marco Rubio’s campaign is even casting their fi rst votes. Students investigation aside, what has recently is why I support Donald Trump for backed by people with connections have come to expect a government that troubled me most about Hillary president: if we continue to elect to military spending, who benefit does not represent them. Clinton’s campaign is her supporters’ career politicians who are owned by from a more hawkish foreign Though repairing this relationship shaming of women who do not support Wall Street and corporate interests, policy — because they’re the ones will not be simple, I hope that USC her. Though I am inclined to agree nothing will ever change. who build the bombs and military students voting in this month’s with the message behind Madeleine Liberals call him a racist bigot, equipment, which they then sell to Republican primary will join me in Albright’s statement, and Gloria and conservatives say that he’s “not the government — of course Rubio taking the necessary step of supporting Steinem has apologized for implying a true conservative.” Neither of advocates for a more aggressive Republicans whose candidacies that young women support Bernie these things is true. foreign policy. This means that promise a brighter future for both Sanders to attract men, the message I am sick of hearing people call Rubio might not support this the Republican Party and for our that Republican women are betraying Trump “anti-immigrant.” Either foreign policy because he thinks generation. Most promising, in my their gender will likely continue into the we have a country, or we don’t. it’s what’s best for the country, opinion, is businesswoman Carly general election. If anyone should be mad about but because there was a deal made Fiorina, a candidate for the Republican I, however, look forward to supporting the massive number of illegal somewhere down the line. presidential nomination whose more a woman whose gender has shaped the immigrants in this country, it is This isn’t right. Our policies positive approach to the race is one of challenges and experiences that have the legal immigrants — those who should not be a refl ection of what many reasons to support her. led her to a run for the presidency — actually bothered to go through the big money wants, because big Though repairing this relationship instead of relying on the politics of immigration process. They should money doesn’t have the country’s will not be simple, I hope that USC division all too familiar in this election be angry that our elected offi cials best interest at heart. students voting in this month’s cycle. Steinem may have apologized for are even suggesting a pathway to The more people attack Trump, Republican primary will join me in her most recent comments, but she has citizenship for those who broke the the more he rises in the polls. Why? taking the necessary step of supporting not done the same for labeling Fiorina’s law to get here in the fi rst place. Because people are tired of politics Republicans whose candidacies candidacy “bad for feminism.” As I look Also, his plan to bring jobs back as usual. They’re tired of scripted promise a brighter future for both back on the speech Fiorina gave last to America is brilliant: If American politicians who operate solely on the Republican Party and for our year at the College Republican National companies want to move out of the behalf of their donors. They all generation. Most promising, in my Committee’s Biennial Convention, I country in order to pay less in taxes, sound like robots, especially Rubio opinion, is businesswoman Carly remember her embracing feminism, let them do it, but if they try to and Sen. Ted Cruz. Fiorina, a candidate for the Republican which was nice to hear. But what bring their products back over the If you want someone honest and presidential nomination whose more resonated even more with me is simply border to sell here, they must pay a trustworthy, who answers to no one positive approach to the race is one of that Fiorina showed up to a gathering of 35 percent tax. No companies would but the people, then Donald Trump many reasons to support her. college students. leave the United States with this is the candidate for you. Relying on divisive rhetoric and Fiorina is certainly not the only kind of policy, leaving thousands of —Anna Chapman, fourth-year bigoted declarations may appeal to candidate who has taken the necessary jobs here at home. political science student some voters, but I am confident that step of reaching out to college these tactics are both wrong and an students. Indeed, I am pleased by many unsustainable approach to building the campaigns’ comprehensive outreach LETTER TO THE EDITOR REQUIREMENTS future of our party. 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Courtesy of Jordan Anderson Racing A native of Forest Acres, South Carolina, and driver of the No. 66 Silverado, Jordan Anderson is rapidly rising up the NASCAR ladder.

Kristen Schneider Legend cars helped him meet Jeff throughout college. Despite it being currently the only South Carolina @KRISTENS_WRITES Bolen in 2007. Though the two drove a big decision, he knew he had to native competing within NASCAR’s in separate classes, they bonded over move to North Carolina because top-three series. That may add some Jordan Anderson is climbing the one thing — their hometown. Bolen of its racing ties. Almost all of the pressure, but he is honored to carry NASCAR ladder — and paying grew up in Columbia and attended major NASCAR teams are based in the weight; it’s humbling for him to homage to his South Carolina roots the University of South Carolina. Charlotte and the surrounding area. represent the city and its people, and while doing so. The two South Carolinians created Being competitive in the world of he hopes to put the city back in the The Forest Acres native will drive a friendship and talked about their motorsports isn’t easy — or cheap. motorsports conversation. the No. 66 for futures in racing. In 2009, Anderson called Bolen Anderson’s chance to do that is Bolen Motorsports in the NASCAR When it came time to graduate for financial help. Instead, he got coming up fast; the fi rst race of the Camping World Truck Series this from A.C. Flora High School, something even better. NCWTS season is on Feb. 19 at year, competing in all 23 races. The Anderson decided to attend Belmont Bolen helped get the “Visit Forest Daytona International Speedway in Columbia Metropolitan Convention Abbey College in Charlotte, North Acres” sponsorship across Anderson’s Daytona Beach, Florida. The track and Visitors Bureau will serve as the Carolina. Despite his father also hood at Greenville Pickens Speedway is known for two things — the primary sponsor for Anderson. With being a USC graduate, a former in Greenville, South Carolina, in prestigious Daytona 500 and its need the “Famously Hot” slogan across Gamecock — and NASCAR track 2013. With an idea and a dream in for restrictor plates. A restrictor plate the hood, Anderson is excited to promoter — urged him to head to the mind, the owner wanted to push the limits the amount of air entering the put his life-long dream into motion, Queen City. young driver into NASCAR and engine, making the car go slower. especially since he had sponsorship Howard “Humpy” Wheeler bought old trucks. This bunches up the fi eld and causes for only one race this time last year. was a defensive lineman for USC Anderson made two NCWTS things to get dicey, sometimes The journey he’s been on since he in the 1950s before he pursued a starts in 2014. The next year, he resulting in a surprise winner. The was 7 years old has been a difficult career in motorsports. He acted as competed in 17 of 23 NCWTS events high-intensity environment doesn’t one. president and general manager of with Racing. The City scare the driver of the No. 66. He He declared his fast-paced goal at Charlotte Motor Speedway until of Columbia appeared on his hood raced at , the age of 5, certain that race cars 2008 and is known as one of the at Chicagoland Speedway, where he another restrictor plate track, last were his future. Needless to say, his greatest promoters in NASCAR came home 20th. He finished 19th season and finished 19th. The two parents were surprised; no one in history. He told Anderson to head in the series point standings. That tracks play into his strategic driving Anderson’s family had any ties to to Belmont Abbey College due to one-race deal led to his fi rst full-time style. Pair that with great engines and motorsports. 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Defense, three-pointer key against LSU Joseph Crevier 56.7 percent from the fi eld. So shutting @JOSEPHMCREVIER down the point-forward isn’t exactly a plausible game plan, but containing The South Carolina Gamecocks him is. defeated the No. 8 Texas A&M Aggies The main problem with Simmons is on Saturday to move into second place in his shooting. He’s attempted just three the SEC standings—one game behind three-pointers this season, which poses a LSU. The Tigers, who are 15-8 overall, major point of exploitation. Also, at 225 remain atop the SEC standings by one pounds, Simmons isn’t somebody that game, giving the Gamecocks a chance can overpower his opponent. Therefore, to take sole possession of fi rst place. the Gamecocks should aim to rough Madison MacDonald / THE DAILY GAMECOCK If South Carolina can execute these Simmons up, shut down the lane and South Carolina is currently third in the SEC standings, trailing LSU by one game. three tasks, it has a legitimate shot to force him to be a jump shooter, and win: maybe he won’t drop a triple-double. whom possess a size advantage. shooting 33.3 percent from three. Control Ben Simmons: Beware of Hornsby: The two guards must close out on Martin hasn’t limited the junior’s The 6-foot-10 forward is the top pick Playing second fiddle to Simmons Hornsby to prevent a repeat of the Riley minutes, though, as he’s averaged in nearly every NBA mock draft for a is guard Keith Hornsby. The junior is Norris Alabama game when he hit eight just over 26 minutes per game in the reason. Simmons has point guard skills coming of one of his better games this three-pointers to sink South Carolina previous three games. at a center’s height, similar to Magic season, scoring 25 points in 28 minutes last month. South Carolina desperately needs Johnson when he played at Michigan against Mississippi State. Put LSU on Notice: Notice’s outside shooting to open the State. Unlike Simmons, Hornsby’s game After the Alabama game on Jan. 30, floor for his teammates. Three-point LSU doesn’t always give Simmons the is predicated on the outside shot. Like head coach Frank Martin attributed shooting is the Gamecocks’ most keys to the offense; however, when he most of the great shooters, Hornsby’s shooting guard Duane Notice’s glaring weakness, shooting 35.1 percent is the primary ball handler, the Tigers’ shot is hot and cold, so it’s essential to poor shooting with a recent death in as a team, with Michael Carrera the offense thrives. Simmons is currently knock him off his course from the start. the family. As expected, Notice has only starter shooting over 40 percent. averaging 19.4 points, 12.3 rebounds and PJ Dozier and Sindarius Thornwell will struggled with his game, averaging six If Notice can spread the floor, South fi ve assists per game, all while shooting likely split coverage on Hornsby, both of points over a three-game span, while Carolina’s bench unit will thrive.