July 24, 2014

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Members of the South Carolina men’s basketball team participated in a Cocky’s Reading Express program on Thursday morning at the Richland County Public Library. The community outreach is part of the “8K In 8 Days” campaign for Gamecock men’s basketball.

Senior guard Tyrone Johnson, junior forward Brian Steele, and sophomore forward Reggie Theus Jr. took turns reading books to around 130 children and then signed autographs for the crowd.

“I had a great time reading to the kids today,” said Johnson. “It was another opportunity to give back to the community and to see these kids smile. I tell the kids, when I get an opportunity to talk to them to listen to their parents and do the best you can possibly do in school. Reading to them today shows them that education is the right way to go and reading is the best way to stay educated.”

Christine Shelek, who is in charge of the Cocky’s Reading Express program also talked about the day’s events.

“Cocky’s Reading Express began in 2005. It’s a collaboration with the school of library and information science and student government. As of today we’ve given out over 72,400 books.

“Today we partnered with the South Carolina men’s basketball team and we were very excited to have them as guest readers. They provided each child a voucher to attend a basketball game, which we put in a book that the child will receive. At every Cocky’s Reading Express event we provide each child with a brand new book so that they can build a home library.”

Season ticket prices for the upcoming season remain unchanged from the 2013-14 campaign, with full season packages starting at $90. Like last season, fans can purchase lower level season tickets for $260 (Gamecock Club membership required for sections 104-106, 113-115) and University faculty and staff can buy tickets for $210. The Coke Family Section is available for $600 (four tickets). Upper level tickets are available for $200 (no Gamecock Club membership required) and faculty and staff can purchase tickets in the upper bowl for $160. End zone seating in the upper level is priced at four seats for $360.

Gamecock fans who have already renewed their season tickets for the 2014-15 campaign and those fans who purchase new or renew their season tickets during the “8K In 8 Days” campaign, are eligible to win a prize each day of the initiative. Prizes include a game-worn jersey, an autographed basketball, a $100 gift card to Garnet and Black Traditions, and the grand prize, a VIP trip with the team for an away game to an exciting destination

To place a deposit for season tickets, fans are encouraged to visit GamecocksOnline.com/Tickets, or all 1-800-4SC-FANS. Fans should stay tuned to GamecocksOnline.com for updates on the “8K In 8 Days” campaign.