It’s one thing to replace talent. In this day and age of college basketball, it’s a much simpler process with high school recruiting and the transfer portal. But it’s another thing to replace the heart and soul of a team. After last season, South Carolina was dealt some big blows losing three of its veteran starters. Especially in the backcourt, Ta’Lon Cooper and Meechie Johnson are no longer around. Both guards paired well together with Johnson led the team in points per game, while Cooper was on the floor more than anyone else. The Gamecocks not only lost two talented players but also guys w…