South Carolina Basketball: Top 10 Moments From Magical 2016-17 Season

Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) and his teammates celebrate with the trophy after beating the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) and his teammates celebrate with the trophy after beating the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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10. Sindarius Thornwell’s Return from Suspension

Sindarius Thornwell had to battle through a 6 game suspension in the middle of the season in which the team greatly struggled, going 3-3. Thornwell returned for the Gamecocks SEC opener against Georgia. All Thornwell did was go for 19 points, 11 rebounds, 6 steals, and 3 blocks. Most importantly, he got the Gamecocks back to their winning ways to start SEC play.