Sports

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.

March 17, 2024 • 
Danielle Johnson, David Stringer
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Greenville will host the NCAA Tournament in 2026.

Photo by GVLtoday

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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