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Background, USC's first basketball team; left to right, Tre' Kelley, John Roche, Carlos Powell hugs Cocky, and Renaldo Balkman.
Downey expected to have immediate impact (http://www.thestate.com/537/story/226207.html)
From Chris Abboushi to Bill Yarbrough. John Roche to Chuck Eidson. Lee Collins to Dwayne Day. The University of South Carolina has seen 485 players earn varsity letters. As the program celebrates its 100th anniversary, we honor the program’s top 100 players of all time.
1. John Roche, 1969-71
More than anyone, he is the symbol for excellence during the Frank McGuire era.
Roche earned All-America honors from at least one organization in each of his three varsity seasons. He received All-ACC recognition three times and was named ACC player of the year twice.
Almost two generations after his final game, he ranks third in career scoring (1,910 points) and second in career scoring average (22.5).
He controlled games, and current USC coach Dave Odom says, “Those teams played their style better than any team in the country.” The Gamecocks forged records of 69-16 overall and 41-9 against ACC opponents in his three seasons and won the 1971 ACC tournament championship.
Roche’s No. 11 jersey has been retired.
2. Alex English, 1973-76
He made the game look easy with his fluid style and played his way into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His jersey has been retired by both South Carolina (No. 22) and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets (No. 2).
English ranks second at USC in career points (1,972) and third in career rebounds (1,064) and is one of five Gamecocks to top 1,000 in both points and rebounds. He averaged 17.8 points and 9.6 rebounds in his four college seasons.
He led the Gamecocks in scoring (22.6) in 1976 and in rebounding twice (8.7 in 1975, 10.3 in 1976). He is USC’s career leader in minutes played (4,113) and field goals (855), second in scoring and blocked shots per game (2.07) and third in total blocked shots (230).
3. Grady Wallace, 1956-57
Wallace earned All-America honors and led the nation in scoring in 1957 with a 31.2 average. Although only 6-foot-4 and 170 pounds, he led the ACC in rebounding that season with a 14.4 average.
A junior-college transfer, he played two seasons at USC and still ranks ninth in career scoring (1,456 points) and 10th in rebounds (669). His 28.0 career scoring average is first and his 12.8 rebounding average second on the school’s career lists.
In one of the great Carolina performances, Wallace scored his team’s final 14 points in his 41-point masterpiece in the Gamecocks’ 84-81 victory against Duke in the 1957 ACC tournament.
He was the first USC player to have his jersey (No. 42) retired.
4. BJ McKie, 1996-99
He is the Gamecocks’ leader in career points (2,119), earned All-SEC honors three times and played a leading role in USC’s march to the 1996-97 regular-season SEC championship.
McKie led the team in scoring three times, 3-point field-goal percentage and free-throw percentage twice, and assists and steals once
In a 72-66 victory at Kentucky that clinched the SEC title, McKie led the Gamecocks with 22 points and made four free throws in the final 26 seconds to help sew up the victory. In USC’s home-court victory over the Wildcats that season, McKie led the team with 22 points and owned the overtime session.
USC retired his No. 3 jersey in 2005.
5. Tom Owens, 1969-71
The often-overlooked half of the Gamecocks’ powerful one-two punch from 1969-71, Owens averaged 15.8 points a game in his three varsity season and led the ACC in rebounding each year.
“I can’t think about John Roche without thinking about Tom Owens,” Odom says.
Owens ranks first in career rebounding average (13.3) and second in total rebounds (1,116) and made first-team All-ACC twice. His basket in the final seconds boosted the Gamecocks to the 1971 ACC tournament championship.
6. Art Whisnant, 1960-62
Although giving up size at 6-4, he more than held his own inside, averaged 19.1 points a game over three seasons, twice led the team in rebounding and made the All-ACC first team in ’62.
7. Kevin Joyce, 1971-73
He averaged 17.3 points for his career, started on the 1972 U.S. Olympic team and had his No. 43 retired. But he will be best remembered for tipping a jump ball to Tom Owens for the winning points in the 1971 ACC tournament championship game.
8. Ronnie Collins, 1962-64
Averaged 17 points a game for his career, led the team in rebounding (8.4) in 1962-63, made All-ACC in 1963-64 and holds the school record for highest free-throw percentage in a season (.884).
9. Melvin Watson, 1995-98
Point guard averaged 12 points a game and is the school’s career leader in assists (543)and ranks third in steals (194).
10. Jimmy Foster, 1981-84
Strong inside performer who averaged 16.5 points and 9.4 rebounds over four seasons and holds mark for best career field-goal percentage (.596).
11. Freddie Tompkins, 1933-34
Averaged 13.4 points a game in leading Gamecocks to 35-3 record over two seasons that included 1933 Southern Conference title.
12. Tre’ Kelley, 2004-07
Shooting guard in high school who became an All-SEC point guard, averaging 18.9 points a game his senior season despite playing with an injured knee.
13. Zam Fredrick, 1978-81
Blossomed his senior season in coach Bill Foster’s first year and led the nation in scoring in 1981 with a 28.9 average.
14. Tom Riker, 1970-72
Member of imposing front line on USC’s best teams who averaged 15.8 points during his career.
15. Barry Manning, 1988-92
Averaged 10.2 points a game, but real value came in sometimes unappreciated areas: defense, assists (fifth on career list, 437) and steals (second, 223).
16. Gary Gregor, 1965, 1967-68
Averaged 15.6 points per game, twice led team in rebounding and ranks third in career rebounding average (12.6).
17. Carlos Powell, 2002-05
Fierce competitor who led team in scoring three times and in rebounding twice. Was MVP of 2005 NIT.
18. Cedrick Hordges, 1979-80
Picture of offensive consistency with 19.6 and 19.9 scoring averages in his two seasons.
19. Chuck Eidson, 2000-03
Ranks first in career steals (272), sixth in career assists (428) and averaged 9.5 points a game.
20. Skip Harlicka, 1966-68
Team’s leading scorer all three seasons. Averaged 17.5 points a game for career and was a member of McGuire’s first “big” recruiting class.
21. Jack Thompson, 1966-68
Another key player in early McGuire days, he averaged 10.9 points for his career and might be the program’s best-ever passer.
22. Terry Dozier, 1986-89
Versatile front-court performer averaged 13.9 points for career.
23. Jo Jo English, 1989-92
Led team in scoring three times and ranks among career leaders in 3-pointers and 3-point field-goal percentage.
24. Michael Foster, 1984-87
Averaged 10.8 points for career and ranks fourth in assists (440).
25. Renaldo Balkman, 2004-06
High-energy performer who developed into first-round NBA draft choice. MVP of 2006 NIT.
26. Brent Price, 1988-89
One of Carolina’s best shooters: career leader in 3-point field-goal percentage (.466) and free-throw percentage (.850).
27. Jamie Watson, 1991-94
Twice led team in scoring and averaged 11.3 points for career.
28. Mike Dunleavy, 1973-76
Ranks sixth in career points (1,586) and averaged 14.3 points en route to stellar pro playing and coaching career.
29. Joe Smith, 1952-55
One of five Carolina players with at least 1,000 points (1,251, 12.8 average) and rebounds (1,001, 10.3).
30. Aaron Lucas, 1999-2002
Solid point guard who ranks fourth in career assists (451) and ninth in steals (137).
31. Larry Davis, 1996-97
Outstanding shooter who averaged 17 points for career and a key member of 1997 SEC title team.
32. Brian Winters, 1972-74
Averaged 13.2 points for career and played for teams that advanced to three consecutive NCAA tourneys.
33. Lee Collins, 1953-56
Averaged 13.6 points and 12.5 rebounds for career. Owns single-season record for rebound average (17.6, 1956).
34. Joe Rhett, 1989-92
Dependable inside player who averaged 11.3 points for career and twice led team in rebounding.
35. Jim Slaughter, 1948-51
One of school’s first premier big men, he averaged 16.7 points for career.
36. Frank Standard, 1966-68
Another key player in early McGuire era who averaged 13.8 points for career and ranks fifth in career rebounding average (10.7).
37. Tarence Kinsey, 2003-06
Developed steadily throughout career. Made 3-pointer in final seconds to win 2005 NIT championship.
38. Danny Traylor, 1971-73
Averaged 10.1 points for career and ranks second in career blocked shots (235) and first in blocked shots per game (4.05).
39. Ray “Cookie” Pericola, 1957-59
Averaged 14.3 points for career and helped USC advance to ACC title game in 1957.
40. Carey Rich, 1993-95
Steady point guard who ranks fourth in career assists per game (4.3).
41. Henry Martin, 1943, 1947-49
During era of low-scoring games, averaged 12.2 points.
42. Jackie Gilloon, 1975-78
Passing whiz who is second in career assists (533) and first in assists per game (5.1).
43. Mike Callahan, 1958-60
Averaged 13 points for career and led team in rebounding all three seasons (10.1 average for career).
44. Rolando Howell, 2001-04
Had a 9.5 career scoring average, but he made best contributions of defense.
45. Jim Fox, 1964-65
Big man averaged 12.7 points over two seasons and led team with 13.6 rebounds per game in 1965.
46. Jamel Bradley, 1999-2002
Outside marksman is career leader in 3-pointers (264) and fourth in 3-point field-goal percentage (.385)
47. Mike Doyle, 1977-80
Dependable guard in late McGuire years who averaged 12.7 points for career.
48. Nate Davis, 1974-77
Energetic performer who averaged 12.5 points for career.
49. Scotti Ward, 1961-63
Backcourt star averaged 14.3 points for career and led team in scoring in 1963 (17.6)
50. Darryl Martin, 1986-88
Team’s leading rebounder for three years who averaged 12.1 points for career.
51. Tony Kitchings, 2000-03
Averaged 8 points for career and led team in rebounding three consecutive seasons and in blocked shots for four.
52. Dwane Morrison, 1951-52
Averaged 19.8 points his last season, 16.9 for his career, and led team in rebounding (10.4) in 1952.
53. John Hudson, 1988-89
Inside force who led team in scoring twice (14.2 career average) and rebounding once.
54. Linwood Moye, 1985-86
The Gamecocks’ top scorer for two seasons and top rebounder for one.
55. Dana Henderson, 1933-35
Averaged 12.5 points for career and helped Gamecocks win Southern Conference championship in 1933.
56. Bill Yarborough, 1962-64
Averaged 8.6 points for career, led team in rebounding (9.9) in 1964.
57. Antonio Grant, 1998-2001
His shot to cap rally and beat Cincinnati in ’98 is one of Carolina’s most memorable moments.
58. Preston Westmoreland, 1940-42
Gamecocks’ leading scorer for three seasons who averaged 13.4 points for career.
59. Emmett Hall, 1993-94
Led team in rebounding both of his seasons and averaged 14.9 points for career.
60. Brandon Wallace, 2004-07
Career leader in blocked shots (249), and his 9.4 rebounds a game in 2007 was best effort at school in 23 years.
61. Jimmy Graziano, 1977-80
Averaged 8.4 points for career and led the Gamecocks twice in rebounding and once in blocked shots.
62. Keith James, 1985-86
Averaged 11.6 points for career; led team in field-goal percentage (.517) in 1986.
63. Bobby Cremins, 1968-70
Captain of perhaps USC’s best team. His late free throws capped outstanding performance in 1968 win at Chapel Hill.
64. Al Salvadori, 1965-67
Averaged 11.2 points for career. Sparkled in 1967 ACC tournament with a pair of 22-point games
65. R.L. Bowen, 1915-18
Led team in scoring three times; averaged 10.6 points for career.
66. Bobby Robinson, 1960-62
Averaged 9.9 points during career with some of USC’s most entertaining teams.
67. Malik Russell, 1995-96
Transfer who led team in rebounding both of his seasons and averaged 8.3 points.
68. Kenny Holmes, 1981-83
Dependable performer who had 9.6 career scoring average.
69. Tom Boswell, 1975
Transfer who led Gamecocks in scoring with 16.5 average his only season.
70. Golie Augustus, 1975-78
Ranks second in career field-goal percentage (.579).
71. Bennie Tompkins, 1933-34
One of the “Tall Texans” who helped forge 35-3 record and win 1933 Southern Conference crown.
72. Terry Gould, 1987-88
Solid point guard who led team in assists in both of his seasons.
73. Jimmy Collins, 1962-64
Part of Chuck Noe’s Mongoose offense, he averaged 10.5 points for career.
74. Johnnie Peterson, 1951-53
Reliable scorer who tallied 13 points a game during career.
75. Kevin Darmody, 1980-83
Ranks third in career field-goal percentage (.575).
76. Andy Bostick, 1994-95
Averaged 12.4 points for his two seasons.
77. Mike Brittain, 1982-85
A 7.9 career scorer who led the Gamecocks in blocked shots four seasons.
78. Gerald Peacock, 1981-83
Holds school single-season record for average assists per game (7.0) and led team in assists and steals twice.
79. Jeff Roulston, 1989-92
Team’s top rebounder in 1992 (5.7), leader in blocked shots all four seasons.
80. Bill Rogers, 1925-27
Averaged 7.3 points for career and helped Gamecocks to 33-16 record in three seasons.
81. Bud Cronin, 1960-62
Averaged 7.9 points for career and twice led the team in field-goal percentage.
83. Brad Jergenson, 1981-84
Dependable inside player who averaged 8.2 points for career.
83. Ronnie Johnson, 1959-61
A 10.4 scorer over his three seasons.
84. Jim Strickland, 1979-80
Transfer who averaged 9.7 points for career and led team in rebounding (8.4) in 1980.
85. Cy Szakacsi, 1947-49
Averaged 8.9 points for career and became one of state’s finest high school coaches.
86. Rick Aydlett, 1970-72
Starter and leader in field-goal percentage (.526) on 1970-71 ACC championship team who averaged 7.8 points for career.
87. Ryan Stack, 1995-98
Big man who led team in rebounding one season and blocked shots in two and had outstanding shooting range.
88. Kenny Reynolds, 1977-80
Led team in assists three consecutive years and in steals for two.
89. Mike Boynton, 2001-04
Developed into a solid point guard his senior year.
90. Don Cox, 1950-52
A 9.0 career scorer who averaged more than five assists a game to lead team for two seasons.
91. Bob Carver, 1970-72
Reliable guard who averaged 6 points for career.
92. John Ribock, 1969-71
Rugged rebounder and member of perhaps the school’s best front line.
93. Mickey Best, 1951-52
Averaged 9.2 points for career.
94. Bobby McCoy, 1956-57
Dependable scorer (10.7 career average) who helped Gamecocks reach ACC tournament final in 1957.
95. William Gallman, 1996-99
Averaged 6.3 points for career and was leading rebounder on 1997 SEC regular-season championship team.
96. Dave Prevoznik, 1961
Makes list on one game: 19 points and nine rebounds in upset of sixth-ranked North Carolina.
97. Billy Walsh, 1969
Backcourt starter who averaged 12.7 points for team that reached NIT.
98. Bob Mathias, 1973-76
Solid inside performer on teams that reached two NCAA tournaments.
99. Woody Preston, 1955
In his only season, averaged 15 points a game.
100. Tony Shaw, 1985-88
Averaged 7.8 points for career and led team in field-goal percentage (.550) in 1988.
— Compiled by Bob Spear
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Background, USC's first basketball team; left to right, Tre' Kelley, John Roche, Carlos Powell hugs Cocky, and Renaldo Balkman.
Downey expected to have immediate impact (http://www.thestate.com/537/story/226207.html)
From Chris Abboushi to Bill Yarbrough. John Roche to Chuck Eidson. Lee Collins to Dwayne Day. The University of South Carolina has seen 485 players earn varsity letters. As the program celebrates its 100th anniversary, we honor the program’s top 100 players of all time.
1. John Roche, 1969-71
More than anyone, he is the symbol for excellence during the Frank McGuire era.
Roche earned All-America honors from at least one organization in each of his three varsity seasons. He received All-ACC recognition three times and was named ACC player of the year twice.
Almost two generations after his final game, he ranks third in career scoring (1,910 points) and second in career scoring average (22.5).
He controlled games, and current USC coach Dave Odom says, “Those teams played their style better than any team in the country.” The Gamecocks forged records of 69-16 overall and 41-9 against ACC opponents in his three seasons and won the 1971 ACC tournament championship.
Roche’s No. 11 jersey has been retired.
2. Alex English, 1973-76
He made the game look easy with his fluid style and played his way into the Basketball Hall of Fame. His jersey has been retired by both South Carolina (No. 22) and the NBA’s Denver Nuggets (No. 2).
English ranks second at USC in career points (1,972) and third in career rebounds (1,064) and is one of five Gamecocks to top 1,000 in both points and rebounds. He averaged 17.8 points and 9.6 rebounds in his four college seasons.
He led the Gamecocks in scoring (22.6) in 1976 and in rebounding twice (8.7 in 1975, 10.3 in 1976). He is USC’s career leader in minutes played (4,113) and field goals (855), second in scoring and blocked shots per game (2.07) and third in total blocked shots (230).
3. Grady Wallace, 1956-57
Wallace earned All-America honors and led the nation in scoring in 1957 with a 31.2 average. Although only 6-foot-4 and 170 pounds, he led the ACC in rebounding that season with a 14.4 average.
A junior-college transfer, he played two seasons at USC and still ranks ninth in career scoring (1,456 points) and 10th in rebounds (669). His 28.0 career scoring average is first and his 12.8 rebounding average second on the school’s career lists.
In one of the great Carolina performances, Wallace scored his team’s final 14 points in his 41-point masterpiece in the Gamecocks’ 84-81 victory against Duke in the 1957 ACC tournament.
He was the first USC player to have his jersey (No. 42) retired.
4. BJ McKie, 1996-99
He is the Gamecocks’ leader in career points (2,119), earned All-SEC honors three times and played a leading role in USC’s march to the 1996-97 regular-season SEC championship.
McKie led the team in scoring three times, 3-point field-goal percentage and free-throw percentage twice, and assists and steals once
In a 72-66 victory at Kentucky that clinched the SEC title, McKie led the Gamecocks with 22 points and made four free throws in the final 26 seconds to help sew up the victory. In USC’s home-court victory over the Wildcats that season, McKie led the team with 22 points and owned the overtime session.
USC retired his No. 3 jersey in 2005.
5. Tom Owens, 1969-71
The often-overlooked half of the Gamecocks’ powerful one-two punch from 1969-71, Owens averaged 15.8 points a game in his three varsity season and led the ACC in rebounding each year.
“I can’t think about John Roche without thinking about Tom Owens,” Odom says.
Owens ranks first in career rebounding average (13.3) and second in total rebounds (1,116) and made first-team All-ACC twice. His basket in the final seconds boosted the Gamecocks to the 1971 ACC tournament championship.
6. Art Whisnant, 1960-62
Although giving up size at 6-4, he more than held his own inside, averaged 19.1 points a game over three seasons, twice led the team in rebounding and made the All-ACC first team in ’62.
7. Kevin Joyce, 1971-73
He averaged 17.3 points for his career, started on the 1972 U.S. Olympic team and had his No. 43 retired. But he will be best remembered for tipping a jump ball to Tom Owens for the winning points in the 1971 ACC tournament championship game.
8. Ronnie Collins, 1962-64
Averaged 17 points a game for his career, led the team in rebounding (8.4) in 1962-63, made All-ACC in 1963-64 and holds the school record for highest free-throw percentage in a season (.884).
9. Melvin Watson, 1995-98
Point guard averaged 12 points a game and is the school’s career leader in assists (543)and ranks third in steals (194).
10. Jimmy Foster, 1981-84
Strong inside performer who averaged 16.5 points and 9.4 rebounds over four seasons and holds mark for best career field-goal percentage (.596).
11. Freddie Tompkins, 1933-34
Averaged 13.4 points a game in leading Gamecocks to 35-3 record over two seasons that included 1933 Southern Conference title.
12. Tre’ Kelley, 2004-07
Shooting guard in high school who became an All-SEC point guard, averaging 18.9 points a game his senior season despite playing with an injured knee.
13. Zam Fredrick, 1978-81
Blossomed his senior season in coach Bill Foster’s first year and led the nation in scoring in 1981 with a 28.9 average.
14. Tom Riker, 1970-72
Member of imposing front line on USC’s best teams who averaged 15.8 points during his career.
15. Barry Manning, 1988-92
Averaged 10.2 points a game, but real value came in sometimes unappreciated areas: defense, assists (fifth on career list, 437) and steals (second, 223).
16. Gary Gregor, 1965, 1967-68
Averaged 15.6 points per game, twice led team in rebounding and ranks third in career rebounding average (12.6).
17. Carlos Powell, 2002-05
Fierce competitor who led team in scoring three times and in rebounding twice. Was MVP of 2005 NIT.
18. Cedrick Hordges, 1979-80
Picture of offensive consistency with 19.6 and 19.9 scoring averages in his two seasons.
19. Chuck Eidson, 2000-03
Ranks first in career steals (272), sixth in career assists (428) and averaged 9.5 points a game.
20. Skip Harlicka, 1966-68
Team’s leading scorer all three seasons. Averaged 17.5 points a game for career and was a member of McGuire’s first “big” recruiting class.
21. Jack Thompson, 1966-68
Another key player in early McGuire days, he averaged 10.9 points for his career and might be the program’s best-ever passer.
22. Terry Dozier, 1986-89
Versatile front-court performer averaged 13.9 points for career.
23. Jo Jo English, 1989-92
Led team in scoring three times and ranks among career leaders in 3-pointers and 3-point field-goal percentage.
24. Michael Foster, 1984-87
Averaged 10.8 points for career and ranks fourth in assists (440).
25. Renaldo Balkman, 2004-06
High-energy performer who developed into first-round NBA draft choice. MVP of 2006 NIT.
26. Brent Price, 1988-89
One of Carolina’s best shooters: career leader in 3-point field-goal percentage (.466) and free-throw percentage (.850).
27. Jamie Watson, 1991-94
Twice led team in scoring and averaged 11.3 points for career.
28. Mike Dunleavy, 1973-76
Ranks sixth in career points (1,586) and averaged 14.3 points en route to stellar pro playing and coaching career.
29. Joe Smith, 1952-55
One of five Carolina players with at least 1,000 points (1,251, 12.8 average) and rebounds (1,001, 10.3).
30. Aaron Lucas, 1999-2002
Solid point guard who ranks fourth in career assists (451) and ninth in steals (137).
31. Larry Davis, 1996-97
Outstanding shooter who averaged 17 points for career and a key member of 1997 SEC title team.
32. Brian Winters, 1972-74
Averaged 13.2 points for career and played for teams that advanced to three consecutive NCAA tourneys.
33. Lee Collins, 1953-56
Averaged 13.6 points and 12.5 rebounds for career. Owns single-season record for rebound average (17.6, 1956).
34. Joe Rhett, 1989-92
Dependable inside player who averaged 11.3 points for career and twice led team in rebounding.
35. Jim Slaughter, 1948-51
One of school’s first premier big men, he averaged 16.7 points for career.
36. Frank Standard, 1966-68
Another key player in early McGuire era who averaged 13.8 points for career and ranks fifth in career rebounding average (10.7).
37. Tarence Kinsey, 2003-06
Developed steadily throughout career. Made 3-pointer in final seconds to win 2005 NIT championship.
38. Danny Traylor, 1971-73
Averaged 10.1 points for career and ranks second in career blocked shots (235) and first in blocked shots per game (4.05).
39. Ray “Cookie” Pericola, 1957-59
Averaged 14.3 points for career and helped USC advance to ACC title game in 1957.
40. Carey Rich, 1993-95
Steady point guard who ranks fourth in career assists per game (4.3).
41. Henry Martin, 1943, 1947-49
During era of low-scoring games, averaged 12.2 points.
42. Jackie Gilloon, 1975-78
Passing whiz who is second in career assists (533) and first in assists per game (5.1).
43. Mike Callahan, 1958-60
Averaged 13 points for career and led team in rebounding all three seasons (10.1 average for career).
44. Rolando Howell, 2001-04
Had a 9.5 career scoring average, but he made best contributions of defense.
45. Jim Fox, 1964-65
Big man averaged 12.7 points over two seasons and led team with 13.6 rebounds per game in 1965.
46. Jamel Bradley, 1999-2002
Outside marksman is career leader in 3-pointers (264) and fourth in 3-point field-goal percentage (.385)
47. Mike Doyle, 1977-80
Dependable guard in late McGuire years who averaged 12.7 points for career.
48. Nate Davis, 1974-77
Energetic performer who averaged 12.5 points for career.
49. Scotti Ward, 1961-63
Backcourt star averaged 14.3 points for career and led team in scoring in 1963 (17.6)
50. Darryl Martin, 1986-88
Team’s leading rebounder for three years who averaged 12.1 points for career.
51. Tony Kitchings, 2000-03
Averaged 8 points for career and led team in rebounding three consecutive seasons and in blocked shots for four.
52. Dwane Morrison, 1951-52
Averaged 19.8 points his last season, 16.9 for his career, and led team in rebounding (10.4) in 1952.
53. John Hudson, 1988-89
Inside force who led team in scoring twice (14.2 career average) and rebounding once.
54. Linwood Moye, 1985-86
The Gamecocks’ top scorer for two seasons and top rebounder for one.
55. Dana Henderson, 1933-35
Averaged 12.5 points for career and helped Gamecocks win Southern Conference championship in 1933.
56. Bill Yarborough, 1962-64
Averaged 8.6 points for career, led team in rebounding (9.9) in 1964.
57. Antonio Grant, 1998-2001
His shot to cap rally and beat Cincinnati in ’98 is one of Carolina’s most memorable moments.
58. Preston Westmoreland, 1940-42
Gamecocks’ leading scorer for three seasons who averaged 13.4 points for career.
59. Emmett Hall, 1993-94
Led team in rebounding both of his seasons and averaged 14.9 points for career.
60. Brandon Wallace, 2004-07
Career leader in blocked shots (249), and his 9.4 rebounds a game in 2007 was best effort at school in 23 years.
61. Jimmy Graziano, 1977-80
Averaged 8.4 points for career and led the Gamecocks twice in rebounding and once in blocked shots.
62. Keith James, 1985-86
Averaged 11.6 points for career; led team in field-goal percentage (.517) in 1986.
63. Bobby Cremins, 1968-70
Captain of perhaps USC’s best team. His late free throws capped outstanding performance in 1968 win at Chapel Hill.
64. Al Salvadori, 1965-67
Averaged 11.2 points for career. Sparkled in 1967 ACC tournament with a pair of 22-point games
65. R.L. Bowen, 1915-18
Led team in scoring three times; averaged 10.6 points for career.
66. Bobby Robinson, 1960-62
Averaged 9.9 points during career with some of USC’s most entertaining teams.
67. Malik Russell, 1995-96
Transfer who led team in rebounding both of his seasons and averaged 8.3 points.
68. Kenny Holmes, 1981-83
Dependable performer who had 9.6 career scoring average.
69. Tom Boswell, 1975
Transfer who led Gamecocks in scoring with 16.5 average his only season.
70. Golie Augustus, 1975-78
Ranks second in career field-goal percentage (.579).
71. Bennie Tompkins, 1933-34
One of the “Tall Texans” who helped forge 35-3 record and win 1933 Southern Conference crown.
72. Terry Gould, 1987-88
Solid point guard who led team in assists in both of his seasons.
73. Jimmy Collins, 1962-64
Part of Chuck Noe’s Mongoose offense, he averaged 10.5 points for career.
74. Johnnie Peterson, 1951-53
Reliable scorer who tallied 13 points a game during career.
75. Kevin Darmody, 1980-83
Ranks third in career field-goal percentage (.575).
76. Andy Bostick, 1994-95
Averaged 12.4 points for his two seasons.
77. Mike Brittain, 1982-85
A 7.9 career scorer who led the Gamecocks in blocked shots four seasons.
78. Gerald Peacock, 1981-83
Holds school single-season record for average assists per game (7.0) and led team in assists and steals twice.
79. Jeff Roulston, 1989-92
Team’s top rebounder in 1992 (5.7), leader in blocked shots all four seasons.
80. Bill Rogers, 1925-27
Averaged 7.3 points for career and helped Gamecocks to 33-16 record in three seasons.
81. Bud Cronin, 1960-62
Averaged 7.9 points for career and twice led the team in field-goal percentage.
83. Brad Jergenson, 1981-84
Dependable inside player who averaged 8.2 points for career.
83. Ronnie Johnson, 1959-61
A 10.4 scorer over his three seasons.
84. Jim Strickland, 1979-80
Transfer who averaged 9.7 points for career and led team in rebounding (8.4) in 1980.
85. Cy Szakacsi, 1947-49
Averaged 8.9 points for career and became one of state’s finest high school coaches.
86. Rick Aydlett, 1970-72
Starter and leader in field-goal percentage (.526) on 1970-71 ACC championship team who averaged 7.8 points for career.
87. Ryan Stack, 1995-98
Big man who led team in rebounding one season and blocked shots in two and had outstanding shooting range.
88. Kenny Reynolds, 1977-80
Led team in assists three consecutive years and in steals for two.
89. Mike Boynton, 2001-04
Developed into a solid point guard his senior year.
90. Don Cox, 1950-52
A 9.0 career scorer who averaged more than five assists a game to lead team for two seasons.
91. Bob Carver, 1970-72
Reliable guard who averaged 6 points for career.
92. John Ribock, 1969-71
Rugged rebounder and member of perhaps the school’s best front line.
93. Mickey Best, 1951-52
Averaged 9.2 points for career.
94. Bobby McCoy, 1956-57
Dependable scorer (10.7 career average) who helped Gamecocks reach ACC tournament final in 1957.
95. William Gallman, 1996-99
Averaged 6.3 points for career and was leading rebounder on 1997 SEC regular-season championship team.
96. Dave Prevoznik, 1961
Makes list on one game: 19 points and nine rebounds in upset of sixth-ranked North Carolina.
97. Billy Walsh, 1969
Backcourt starter who averaged 12.7 points for team that reached NIT.
98. Bob Mathias, 1973-76
Solid inside performer on teams that reached two NCAA tournaments.
99. Woody Preston, 1955
In his only season, averaged 15 points a game.
100. Tony Shaw, 1985-88
Averaged 7.8 points for career and led team in field-goal percentage (.550) in 1988.
— Compiled by Bob Spear