When South Carolina women’s basketball first came together as a team in June, it wasn’t just a new season. It felt more like a new era following the departure of a class that dominated the team’s persona for four years with every player needing to take on a new role and new expectations. Committing to a five-month process that started at square one carried the Gamecocks to Game 1 in Paris, France, after which they were crowned No. 1.