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Stadium: J.C. Littlejohn Coliseum
J.C. Littlejohn Coliseum, usually known as Littlejohn Coliseum, is a 10,325-seat multi-purpose arena in Clemson, South Carolina. It is home to the Clemson University Tigers basketball team. It is named for James C. Littlejohn, class of 1908, the school's first business manager, who was instrumental in many of the school's early building projects, including the building it replaced, Clemson Field House, and Memorial Stadium.
Littlejohn Coliseum has been the scene of 43 Clemson wins over ranked teams, including a victory over a #1 Duke team in 1980 and the 75-65 victory over #1 North Carolina in 2001. On 22 occasions, Clemson has upset a top-10 opponent.
Over the years Clemson has won a large percentage of its games at Littlejohn Coliseum, many to capacity crowds of over 11,000 cheering fans. It has been cited as one of the toughest places to play in the ACC because of the Clemson fans at the game (right under the baskets) and the Tiger Band, which lends its underlying support of every game.
Team History:
The Clemson Men's Basketball team is currently coached by head coach Oliver Purnell. Purnell has guided the Tigers to more wins than in the previous season each year he has been the Tigers coach. Recently, the team lost in the finals of the NIT to the West Virginia Mountaineers to conclude the 2007 season. Accomplishments include:
1939 Southern Conference Tournament Champions
1990 ACC Regular Season Champions
3 Sweet 16 Appearances
1980 Elite 8 Appearance,
1999 & 2007 NIT Runner-Up
Season Preview:
Clemson junior forward James Mays withdrew from the NBA draft on Thursday, becoming the first prospect who played in the Orlando pre-draft camp to withdraw.
Mays told ESPN.com that he wanted to focus his attention on completing his degree and helping Clemson compete for an ACC championship.
The 6-foot-9 Mays averaged 12.2 points and 6.4 boards for the Tigers, who started hot but flamed out late and missed the NCAA Tournament. Mays rebounded the ball well in Orlando but was not a standout performer. He worked out Tuesday for the Houston Rockets in Orlando, but on Wednesday decided he wasn't ready for the NBA.
"I didn't do enough to stand out," Mays said. "I didn't showcase myself. I knew going in I wasn't a first-round pick and saw that this was the best situation for me."
Clemson's chances of reaching the NCAA Tournament in 2008 didn't rest with Mays, but his return certainly improves the Tigers' chances. Clemson (7-9 ACC, 25-11 overall) will return all but one of its top nine scorers. The only senior was guard Vernon Hamilton. Top scorer and rising junior wing K.C. Rivers (14 ppg) is back along with Mays, Cliff Hammons (11.6) and Trevor Booker (10.4) to give the Tigers four double-figure returning scorers.
Official Site:
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