USC Upstate Spartans News

Andrew McConnell - Available again McConnell (knee) logged seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound across 15 minutes during USC Upstate's exhibition game Tuesday against North Greenville.

Impact McConnell tore an ACL in one of his knees before USC Upstate's 2023-24 season. Going into the team's 2024-25 campaign, he is healthy and looking to log his first counting stats since 2021-22. McConnell was enrolled at James Madison then, for whom he scored 13 points across his two games.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

USC Upstate men's basketball coach Dickerson resigns to return to Ohio State

USC Upstate men's basketball coach Dave Dickerson has resigned to become associate head coach at Ohio State

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Breazeale - Available early Breazeale (Achilles) logged four points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five assists and two steals across his 28 minutes during USC Upstate's 85-82 win Saturday at North Carolina Central.

Impact Contrary to Goodman's preseason report, Breazeale was available again during mid-November. He has played 28 minutes in back-to-back games, suggesting his previously injured Achilles is all fine and well.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GAME THREAD: Carolina vs. USC Upstate The latest from the Colonial Life Arena.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jalen Breazeale - Still recovering from Achilles injury Breazeale is tending to an Achilles injury and is not expected back until late-December at the earliest, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Breazeale was a key reserve in the USC Upstate backcourt last season, appearing in 30 games (nine starts) and posting averages of 4.1 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 18.0 minutes. The Spartans will unfortuantely be without his services for most of non-conference play.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McConnell - Suffers torn ACL McConnell has a torn ACL and will miss the 2023-24 season, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact McConnell only appeared in two games for James Madison last season, so his absence shouldn't be detrimental to USC Upstate's plans for the upcoming season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USC Upstate Transfer Jordan Gainey Turned Heads During Italy Exhibitions USC Upstate transfer Jordan Gainey made some noise during the Tennessee Volunteers’ scrimmages in Italy.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Justin Bailey, Mayflower , Running Back Justin Bailey is a 5-11, 198-pound Running Back from Mayflower, AR.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee basketball announces signing of transfer guard Jordan Gainey Tennessee basketball announced the signing of USC Upstate transfer guard Jordan Gainey on Tuesday afternoon.

MAY 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

What Does Jordan Gainey's Role Look Like? Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey has a big role in front of him with the team this season.

APRIL 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Gainey banks in 3, USC Upstate takes down Gardner-Webb 77-76

Jordan Gainey scored the game-winning 3-pointer with one second left and racked up 25 total points to lead the South Carolina Upstate Spartans past the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldog...

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch: FSU men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton talks win over USC Upstate Florida State men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton addressed the media after his team’s 80-63 win over USC Upstate on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Live Updates: FSU 80, USC Upstate 63 - FINAL FSU back in action on Tuesday evening.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

USC Upstate vs. Florida State Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23)

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Live Updates: FSU 53, USC Upstate 40 - Second Half FSU back in action on Tuesday evening.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Live Updates: FSU 27, USC Upstate 25 - First Half FSU back in action on Tuesday evening.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Watch: FSU basketball coach Leonard Hamilton talks before game vs. USC Upstate Florida State men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton addressed the media before his team's game against USC Upstate on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

FSU Basketball looking for second consecutive victory when they host USC Upstate on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. FSU back in action on Tuesday evening.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

How to watch: Florida State men's basketball hosts USC Upstate Spartans FSU snapped a five-game losing streak with a 75-53 win over Louisville last Saturday.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Strong second half pushes Gamecocks past Spartans South Carolina used a strong second half to snap a three-game losing streak as it would defeat USC Upstate by a score of 68-53.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

GAME THREAD: Carolina vs. USC Upstate South Carolina will welcome USC Upstate to Colonial Life Arena on Friday in hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Countdown to tipoff: Carolina vs. USC Upstate South Carolina will look to snap a three-game losing skid on Friday when they welcome USC Upstate to Colonial Life Arena.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

USC Upstate vs. Clemson Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23)

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Clemson basketball vs USC Upstate in photos Clemson basketball hosts USC Upstate at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • GREENVILLEONLINE.COM

Clemson Basketball Looks to Rebound Against USC Upstate After losing on a last-second shot to rival South Carolina, Brad Brownell’s Tigers look to get back in the win column against USC Upstate.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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USC Upstate men's basketball coach Dickerson resigns to return to Ohio State

Gainey banks in 3, USC Upstate takes down Gardner-Webb 77-76