A third player from the NCAA Transfer Portal Sunday announced plans to play next season at USC. 6-3 Erik Stevenson revealed on his Instagram page that he had decided to take the offer from Gamecocks’ coach Frank Martin over opportunities at Butler and BYU. Stevenson joins 6-2 Chico Carter Jr. (Murray State) and 6-7 AJ Wilson (George Mason) as transfer players announcing commitments to the Gamecocks.
Stevenson is a native of Lacy, WA who started his career at Wichita State and played two seasons with the Shockers. In 26 games last season for the Huskies, Stevenson averaged 9.3 points per game. He shot 36% from the floor, 30% from three and 79% from the line. He also averaged 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.
Also last season, Stevenson…
- Saw action in all 26 games with 23 starts averaging 26.4 minutes, 9.3 points and 3.6 rebounds
- Reached double figures in 12 games while pulling down at least five rebounds six times
- Was second on the team in 3-pointers made with 37
In his career, Stevenson has played in 94 games and averaged 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
Potential USC 2021-22 roster (as of April 11)
- 6-2 Seventh Woods
- 6-2 Jacobi Wright
- 6-2 Chico Carter Jr.
- 6-3 Erik Stevenson
- 6-4 Devin Carter
- 6-5 Carlous Williams
- 6-6 AJ Lawson
- 6-6 Trey Anderson
- 6-7 Ja’Von Benson
- 6-7 AJ Wilson
- 6-8 Alanzo Frink
- 6-8 Ta’Quan Woodley
- 6-9 Tre-Vaughn Minott
- 6-10 Wildens Leveque
