In fiscal year 2025, University of South Carolina's Men's Basketball program reported $0 in revenue and $11.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $11.1M. University of South Carolina's Men's Basketball program generates no direct revenue and is funded entirely through shared athletic department revenues. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of South Carolina ranks 37th overall in total expenses (36th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of South Carolina competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2023 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,540,603 |
| Team Travel | $1,353,090 |
| Game Expenses | $1,125,136 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $869,992 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $690,914 |
| Guarantees | $645,000 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $269,783 |
| Recruiting | $234,557 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $110,630 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $98,677 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $74,869 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $26,703 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $17,698 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $15,866 |
| Memberships and Dues | $635 |
The men's basketball program reported no direct revenue in FY2025, resulting in a full expense-driven deficit of $11.1M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the single largest cost at $5.5M, accounting for roughly half of total program spending. At $11.1M in expenses, the program ranks 37th among 78 FBS programs and sits just above the FBS average of $10.2M.
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