South Carolina center Josh Gray enters NCAA transfer portal

South Carolina center Josh Gray has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned.

Gray was a key piece off the bench for the Gamecocks last season. The big man averaged 3.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, while helping South Carolina to a 26-8 record.

Gray started his career at LSU, appearing in 10 games for the Tigers in 2020-21. He averaged 0.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per game that season.

The 7-foot center then transferred to South Carolina, appearing in 25 games as a sophomore in 2021-22. That season, he averaged 2.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

In 2022-23, Josh Gray played in all 32 games, making 15 starts. He averaged 4.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, leading the Gamecocks in rebounding.

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South Carolina transfer guard Meechie Johnson commits to Ohio State

Josh Gray is the second key contributor for South Carolina to enter the transfer portal this offseason, joining guard Meechie Johnson.

Johnson committed to Ohio State at the beginning of this month after also starting his career with the Buckeyes.

Johnson is a big acquisition for Ohio State out of the NCAA transfer portal as a new era for the program begins under Jake Diebler.

“I am a lifelong Buckeye,” Johnson said in a statement. “It was my dream to be a Buckeye, since I was a little kid. My story didn’t go exactly as planned but that’s life. I’m blessed to be able to have this opportunity to get back to where I belong and still have at least the ending I’ve always dreamed about, and I wouldn’t pass that up for anything.

“I’m coming back to The Ohio State University not just to come home but to be a leader, both on the court and in the community; in my hometown and state. Sure, I can be a leader and role model in communities elsewhere but it doesn’t have the same impact as it does to be a role model in your hometown, where I can tell kids when I meet & spend time with them that I’m from the same place as you.”

According to the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings, Johnson was the No. 74 player to enter this cycle. He is now off the board though after hearing from the likes of Arkansas, Kentucky, and Texas A&M.