PETE IACOBELLI
Clemson football flagged for 8 secondary NCAA violations

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 07, 2019 07:31 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson's national championship football program was flagged

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, North Carolina's Seventh Woods (0) dribbles against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Seventh Woods, a highly regarded college prospect from South Carolina, hoped to make a big impact on North Carolina when he left to join the Tar Heels. Woods is back home to finish his college career with the Gamecocks. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Ex-Tar Heel Woods comfortable back home at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Jul. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard Seventh Woods can't take a few steps

In this February, 2019 photo, Clemson assistant coach Steve Smith, left, gestures alongside head coach Brad Brownell during an NCAA college basketball game in Clemson, S.C. Clemson has parted ways Smith on Friday, May 3, 2019, after his voice was heard on a federal wiretap involving defendant Christian Dawkins on the ongoing trial into college corruption. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP)
Clemson, hoops assistant parts ways amid corruption trial

By Pete Iacobelli May. 03, 2019 11:40 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson has parted ways with men's basketball assistant coach

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Wofford coach Mike Young yells to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn. Virginia Tech has hired Young to replace Buzz Williams. The school announced the decision Sunday night, April 7. Young is scheduled to be formally introduced during a news conference Monday morning. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Wofford promotes assistant McAuley to head coach

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 14, 2019 01:21 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wofford didn't look far before hiring associate head coach Jay

Duke's Zion Williamson, right, shoots over Central Florida's Tacko Fall during the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Williamson, Duke survive UCF's late misses, reach Sweet 16

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 24, 2019 07:57 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zion Williamson took on 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall at the end and won.

Duke forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State forward Rocky Kreuser (34) during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Zion-Tacko matchup highlights NCAA second round in East

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 23, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tacko Fall really hopes the UCF-Duke NCAA Tournament game is

VCU's Marcus Evans (2) drives against Central Florida's Frank Bertz (20) during a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Tall Fall leads ninth-seeded UCF to first NCAA win over VCU

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 23, 2019 12:26 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tacko Fall was huge factor in bringing UCF its first-ever NCAA

Duke's RJ Barrett (5) goes up for a dunk against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C. Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Duke's Zion Show has successful NCAA Tournament debut

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 22, 2019 09:42 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Everything was set for Zion Williamson's starring turn on the

In this Wednesday, March 20, 2019 photo, Colt Kohler, 11, gets a high-five from Central Florida center Tacko Fall, as dad Erik Kohler looks on as UCF departs for the NCAA college basketball tournament in Orlando, Fla. Fall, at 7-foot-6 the tallest player in the game, at last gets to appear on the game's biggest stage when UCF opens the NCAA Tournament on the college basketball's biggest stage. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Game's tallest player Tacko Fall and UCF ready for NCAAs

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 21, 2019 07:48 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The tallest man in college basketball is finally on the game's

Duke's Zion Williamson, left, celebrates with Jack White, right, after a play against Florida State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Duke's Williamson main attraction in NCAA's East Region

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 21, 2019 06:16 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — All eyes are on Duke's Zion Williamson at the NCAA Tournament —

Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman covers his face in the final seconds against Northeastern in an NCAA college basketball game at the Colonial Athletic Association men's basketball championship, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in North Charleston, S.C. Northeastern defeated Hofstra 82-74. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Pusica leads Northeastern to CAA title with 82-74 victory

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 12, 2019 09:24 PM EDT
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — When Northeastern saw its large lead fading in the

Reed rallies Clemson to 67-55 win over Syracuse

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 09, 2019 02:20 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Marcquise Reed has played like its NCAA Tournament time for

North Carolina coach Roy Williams discusses a call with an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
After Williams falls and leaves, No. 5 UNC outlasts Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 02, 2019 08:27 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — After coach Roy Williams fell in front of North Carolina's bench

Lewis leads Alabama to 68-62 win at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 26, 2019 09:32 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As late as it was in the season, Alabama coach Avery Johnson

Tiny Wofford has shot its way into the Top 25 from distance

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 26, 2019 01:55 PM EST
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Little-bitty Wofford was a long shot to make a run into the

Reed leads Clemson to 76-66 victory over Boston College

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 23, 2019 02:14 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Marcquise Reed knew time was running out on his final college

Florida State's RaiQuan Gray, right, drives to the basket while defended by Clemson's David Skara, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Kabengele leads No. 16 Florida State to 77-64 win at Clemson

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 19, 2019 11:19 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trent Forrest said Florida State entered the season hoping to

Lawson's 3s send South Carolina past Texas A&M 84-77

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 16, 2019 03:19 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin has a simple explanation for

Virginia Tech's Ahmed Hill drives against Clemson's John Newman III (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Clemson, S.C.. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Mitchell leads Clemson to 59-51 victory over No. 11 Hokies

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2019 02:33 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell has seen plenty of teams with high

Thomas leads Clemson past Wake Forest 64-37

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 03, 2019 02:12 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — When Elijah Thomas stays on the floor, good things typically