South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers - News - December 16, 2025

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Zac Foster - Shut down for the year Foster (knee) is out for the 2025-2026 season, per Jon Blau of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact Foster is out for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season after an MRI confirms that he tore his ACL against South Carolina. The freshman guard averaged 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists off the bench this season, and now he'll look towards his sophomore year at Clemson.

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Ace Buckner - Leads Clemson in scoring Buckner totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 68-61 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Buckner has been a reliable scoring weapon off the bench for the Tigers. This was his fourth game with double-digit points this season. However, it was also the first time he achieved this feat since Nov. 11, so the lack of consistency, as well as the limited role, is an issue right now for Buckner's fantasy prospects.

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Elijah Strong - Struggles in return Strong (knee) ended with four points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound and two assists across 10 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 68-61 loss to Clemson.

Impact Strong, who left Saturday's game against Citadel with a knee injury, connected on 1-of-6 looks from the field in his return to action Tuesday night. The 6-foot-8 junior transfer from Boston College has appeared in all 11 games this season, averaging 9.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 15.5 minutes per game. Strong and the Gamecocks will look to get back on track Monday against SC State.

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Christ Essandoko - Snags seven boards Essandoko accumulated eight points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), a season-high seven rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 68-61 loss to Clemson.

Impact The 7-0 Frenchman joined the starting line three games ago and has averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds as a starter. Despite his height, Essandoko has only blocked one shot this season. If he stays in the starting lineup, the junior's minutes should increase. He may have an impact against South Carolina State on Monday.

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UCF hosts Okojie and Mercer

Clemson beats South Carolina 68-61 behind Buckner's 19 points

Women's College Basketball Top 10, Bubble Team NET Rankings: Texas Chases UConn