In two games against South Carolina last season, Georgia’s Yaten Maten totaled 38 points and 18 rebounds. Robert Williams’ 11 points, nine rebounds and five blocks helped Texas A&M to an 83-60 win over the Gamecocks on Feb. 3.
A season earlier, Jaron Blossomgame had 15 points and 10 boards as Clemson squeaked by USC at Colonial Life Arena.
Chris Silva on Monday joined a list that includes the above names. He, like the All-SEC and All-ACC opponents before him, opted to return to school after declaring for the NBA draft.
The announcement came with little surprise.