Eli Sparkman
- position G
- height 6-0
- weight 160
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Cleveland, Tenn.
- High school Baylor School (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
- position G
- height 6-0
- weight 160
- class Sophomore
- Hometown Cleveland, Tenn.
- High school Baylor School (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
Eli Sparkman Bio
AWARDS/HONORS
- SEC Academic Honor Roll (2022-23)
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
