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Columbia's Brantley throws down big dunk on big night at Summer League

Jul 4, 2019 12:26 AM EDT

Former Ridge View star and College of Charleston alum Jarrell Brantley had the play of the night in Utah's 84-81 win over San Antonio in the Salt Lake City Summer League finale.

Gamecocks' Lawson shines for Canada in win over Senegal

Jul 4, 2019 12:17 AM EDT

Gamecocks guard AJ Lawson impressed on the international stage Wednesday, scoring a game-high 31 points for Canada in a 90-79 win over Senegal in the FIBA U19 World Cup.

Gamecock tennis assistant leaving USC for head coaching job

Jul 3, 2019 11:56 AM EDT

A South Carolina women's tennis assistant is leaving the Gamecocks for a head coaching position.

Zion Williamson named ACC Male Athlete of Year

Jul 3, 2019 11:04 AM EDT

Consensus Men’s Basketball National Player of the Year Zion Williamson of Duke and Field Hockey National Player of the Year Ashley Hoffman of North Carolina are the top Atlantic Coast Conference male and female athletes for the 2018-19 academic year, as voted upon by a select media panel (82 voters).

Top-rated USC freshman class embracing high expectations

Jul 2, 2019 8:35 PM EDT

Zia Cooke isn’t shy about listing the expectations for herself or South Carolina’s top-rated women’s basketball recruiting class.

Clemson football earns ESPY nomination for "Best Team"

Jul 2, 2019 5:36 PM EDT

ESPN announced today that the 2018 Clemson Tigers football team has been selected as one of seven nominees for “Best Team” at the network’s annual ESPY Awards.

USC's Jubb makes Wimbledon debut, falls to Sousa

Jul 2, 2019 4:31 PM EDT

After becoming the first British player to win the NCAA men's singles national championship, Gamecock tennis star, Paul Jubb, returned to his home country to play in its most prestigious tennis tournament.

Three-star cornerback commits to USC

Jul 2, 2019 2:54 PM EDT

Gamecock fans saw the familiar "#spursup" tweet from Will Muschamp Tuesday afternoon, which means they landed another commitment.

Newberry hires new basketball coach

Jul 2, 2019 2:19 PM EDT

Director of Athletics Ralph Patterson has selected Jason Taylor to serve as Newberry's 25th head men's basketball coach in program history.

Brian Bowen signs contract with Indiana Pacers

Jul 1, 2019 8:39 PM EDT

The Indiana Pacers announced Monday they have signed forward Brian Bowen to a two-way contract.

Two former Gamecocks suiting up in NBA Summer League

Jul 1, 2019 4:21 PM EDT

The 2019 NBA Summer League begins on Monday, July 1, and a pair of former Gamecocks are set to participate this summer. Recent graduate, Chris Silva (2015-19), will play with the Miami Heat in both the California Classic in Sacramento, and the Las Vegas Summer League, while former Gamecock Duane Notice (2013-17) will play with the Toronto Raptors in Las Vegas.

Whit Merrifield earns first career All-Star selection

Jun 30, 2019 9:19 PM EDT

Gamecock great Whit Merrifield is finally an All-Star.

Clemson's Doc Redman qualifies for Open Championship with second-place finish

Jun 30, 2019 6:34 PM EDT

Former Clemson All-American and US Amateur Champion Doc Redman finished second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on the PGA Tour on Sunday with a score of 19-under-par 269.

Coastal's Tommy La Stella named American League All-Star

Jun 30, 2019 6:27 PM EDT

Coastal Carolina baseball’s Tommy La Stella was named to the American League All-Star team for the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday, July 9, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

A’ja Wilson scores career-high 39, Aces beat Fever in OT

Jun 30, 2019 11:21 AM EDT

A’ja Wilson scored a career-high 39 points and Liz Cambage had 12 of her 16 points in overtime to help the Las Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever 102-97 on Saturday night.

Conway honors Gamecock running back great Marcus Lattimore

Jun 29, 2019 4:19 PM EDT

The City of Conway honored Gamecock great Marcus Lattimore this week.

Clemson's Elijah Thomas on Hornets Las Vegas Summer League roster

Jun 29, 2019 4:12 PM EDT

The Charlotte Hornets announced today the team’s 18-man roster for the MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2019 in Las Vegas beginning July 5.

AJ Lawson leads Canada in win over Australia Saturday

Jun 29, 2019 2:24 PM EDT

AJ Lawson and Karim Mane answered the bell and came up big performances in an 81-76 win over a tough Australia side.

Jake Bentley helping to coach kids at Manning Passing Academy

Jun 28, 2019 11:58 PM EDT

Gamecock quarterback Jake Bentley is serving as a counselor at the annual Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana this weekend.

Dutch Fork great Michael "Gas" Gasparato dead at 37

Jun 28, 2019 11:45 PM EDT

Dutch Fork grad Michael Gasparato passed away Thursday night, according to an update on his GoFundMe page, set up to help him battle cancer.

Lower Richland grad, Clemson guard Clyde Trapp suffers torn ACL

Jun 28, 2019 8:21 PM EDT

Lower Richland alum Clyde Trapp suffered a torn ACL during a Clemson practice, according to multiple reports Friday night.

Newberry basketball coach leaving program for Winthrop

Jun 28, 2019 7:47 PM EDT

Winthrop head men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey announced the hiring of veteran coach Dave Davis as associate head coach for men's basketball Friday afternoon, with a start date of July 1.