COLUMBIA, S.C. ā When the basketball community learned that legendary coach George Glymph had died Wednesday morning at the age of 78, an outpouring of messages on social media.
From Gamecock head coach Frank Martin to former Lexington head coach Bailey Harris, notable figures in the basketball world paid tribute to Glymph who won five state championships at Eau Claire High School with the likes of Jermaine O'Neal and Bud Johnson in the Shamrock lineup.
John Combs from Westwood High School and W.J, Keenan fixture Zach Norris spoke with News19 about the impact of Coach Glymph. Both men have coached in big games and both credit Coach Glymph for helping them along the way.
The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association is asking the state's coaches to wear a shamrock for their upcoming games as a way to honor the memory of Coach Glymph.