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Frank McGuire's Rivalry Reign | SEC Basketball News
Frank McGuire’s fiery arrival at South Carolina in 1964 reignited old rivalries, especially with Duke and UNC, so intense the ACC commissioner tried to sideline the Gamecocks. Duke even skipped a game in 1967, calling for a “cooling off period.” But the drama returned in 1969 and exploded in 1971, when South Carolina’s buzzer-beater stunned UNC in the ACC Tournament championship, fueling McGuire’s fury over perceived conference bias. His tenure ended with an NIT appearance, while Duke soared to the NCAA finals that same year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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