After an outstanding debut performance for a well-seasoned new face, South Carolina looks to stay on a roll Sunday afternoon against Southeast Missouri State.
European import Juan Fernandez is less than two weeks shy of his 24th birthday, but he was a unique rookie in South Carolina’s opener. He scored 20 points on 9-for-13 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in just 19 minutes of playing time as the Gamecocks rolled to an 81-55 victory over Stetson on Tuesday.
“Juan made a couple of really aggressive, strong moves,” Gamecocks coach Lamont Paris said. “It shows growth for a guy, even though he’s 23 years old, he’s getting better.”…