The biggest moments in NCAA Tournament history for local teams

From Clemson’s inaugural invite to the Gamecock national championships, here are the biggest basketball moments in SC history.

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Greenville will host the NCAA Tournament in 2026.

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We’ve collaborated with our friends at COLAtoday and CHStoday to create an interactive timeline highlighting significant NCAA Tournament appearances by schools across the state.

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