The Gamecocks finished the season 25 – 9 , 11 – 7 in SEC play to finish in a three way tie for third place . They lost in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament to Georgia . They were invited to the National Invitation Tournament where they defeated High Point in the first round to advance to the second round where they lost to Georgia Tech
SEC Tournament
2016 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball team