Eli Sparkman

AWARDS/HONORS

• SEC Academic Honor Roll (2022-23, 2023-24)

2023-24

• Played in four games, all in the non-conference portion of the schedule
• Had two points in the season-opening victory vs. USC Upstate (Nov. 6)
• Finished with two points and a career-high three rebounds in a victory vs. VMI (Nov. 13) ; played a season high 9 minutes
• Saw action in wins over George Washington (Dec. 1) and Elon (Dec. 22) but did not record any stats

2022-23 (FRESHMAN)

• Joined the Gamecocks as a walk-on prior to the start of the academic year
• Appeared in 12 games (eight in SEC play) off the bench, averaging 1.4 points in 6.2 minutes per game ; 15 of his 17 points came from behind the arc ; also logged three assists and three steals
• Made his debut in Garnet & Black in season opening win vs. SC State (Nov. 8) ; logged three minutes and dished out an assist
• Scored his first career points with a pair of free throws vs. Colorado State (Nov. 17) in the team’s opening game of the Charleston Classic
• Made a 3-pointer in four of the team’s final five games of the season
• Played season-high 11 minutes at Mississppi State (Feb. 28) and knocked down a pair of 3s for a season-high six points
• Saw 10 minutes of action in the opening game of the SEC Tournament vs. Ole Miss (March 8) ; had three points and a steal

PRE-SOUTH CAROLINA

• Was a three-year starter for the Baylor School
• Member of the D2-AA East All-Region Team
• Led the Red Raiders to a state semifinal appearance and a pair of quarterfinal appearances
• Member of the National Honor Society

PERSONAL

• Son of Jon and Libby Sparkman
• Has an older brother, Ben, who was his high school teammate at the Baylor School
• Born on Jan. 23, 2004
• International business major