PETE IACOBELLI
South Carolina forward Justin Minaya passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Petty, No. 11 Alabama hold off South Carolina 81-78

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2021 09:46 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. wasn't going to let another one slip away

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2019, file photo, Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Durham, N.C. Winthrop has Division I's best record in men's basketball yet the Eagles continue to soar off anyone's national radar. The unranked Eagles have won all 15 games this season and have the longest win streak at 20.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
WIN-throp: Eagles flying off the radar with 20 wins in a row

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 22, 2021 03:08 PM EST
Winthrop guard Chandler Vaudrin can't understand how the undefeated and

No. 18 Virginia routs No. 12 Clemson to stay perfect in ACC

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 16, 2021 08:09 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Virginia coach Tony Bennett thinks that his team has more

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) shoots as Boston College's James Karnik (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 19 Clemson seeking historic streak at North Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 08, 2021 04:01 AM EST
A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:

Simms, Honor lift No. 19 Clemson to 74-70 win over NC State

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 05, 2021 09:32 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell wasn't sure what he was

Clemson, Honor rally past No. 18 Florida State 77-67

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 29, 2020 09:34 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell had seen enough bad plays from

FILE - Clemson head coach Brad Brownell reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida State, in Clemson, S.C., in this Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, file photo. Brownell knows he can expect effort and dedication day-to-day at practice. Other than that, the Tigers long-time leader doesn't how this season will unfold. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Brownell urging consistency for Clemson amid COVID concerns

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 13, 2020 11:20 AM EST
Clemson coach Brad Brownell said he can count on effort and dedication from his

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks to Jermaine Couisnard (5) and Alanzo Frink (20) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina coach Frank Martin carries a new perspective into this season with the Gamecocks. Martin caught COVID-19 during the spring when fear of the disease was spiking and few people knew how to deal with it. But Martin's time in isolation and recovery led to a deeper appreciation of when he and his players would return to the court. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
South Carolina plans to make most of the season amid COVID

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 11, 2020 01:32 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin carries a new

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT
Reggie Perry of Mississippi State and Mason Jones of Arkansas have been named

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton speaks to the media after an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 70-69. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Dawes' dash lifts Clemson to 70-69 win over No. 6 Seminoles

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 29, 2020 07:28 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell had one thought when he

LSU ends 2-game losing streak with 86-80 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 22, 2020 08:27 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a struggling stretch, LSU needed someone to step up

Clemson's Clyde Trapp, center, dribbles after a steal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson, Newman surprise No. 5 Louisville with 77-62 win

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 15, 2020 06:20 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's John Newman III had one goal against No. 5

South Carolina coach Frank Martin reacts during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Georgia on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
South Carolina receives NCAA notice for basketball program

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 13, 2020 07:31 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina became the latest school to receive an

Pflueger's 18 lead Notre Dame to 61-57 win at Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2020 08:11 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey thought coming into the season

South Carolina uses strong first half to top Texas A&M 74-54

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 08, 2020 03:10 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jermaine Couisnard scored 19 points and AJ Lawson 18 as

South Carolina behind Kotsar's 21 dismantle Missouri 76-54

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 01, 2020 06:41 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Maik Kotsar, a senior and the last player left from South

Louisville head coach Chris Mack shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Duke looks to improve its record at Syracuse

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 31, 2020 04:00 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast

Mack, Clemson rally past Syracuse for 71-70 victory

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 28, 2020 09:28 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell told Tevin Mack last spring he

South Carolina wins 90-64, Vandy loss ties SEC record

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 25, 2020 10:06 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Justin Minaya had 14 points and 12 rebounds to lead South

Clemson rallies from 10 points down to top Deacons 71-68

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 21, 2020 10:30 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Hunter Tyson had a career-high 21 points, including the go