O'Brien returning to Rays

Pierre Luc-O'Brien, the South Carolina Stingrays' third-leading scorer a year ago, has re-signed for the 2008-09 season.

O'Brien, 26, appeared in 70 games last season, compiling 57 points on 13 goals and 44 assists. O'Brien's 44 assists were second only to Travis Morin, who finished with 50 assists on the season.

In 18 playoff contests O'Brien added four points (2g, 2a) and 19 penalty minutes for the American Conference runners-up.

"Pierre's a guy we're looking for a lot of offense from again this season," said Stingrays head coach Jared Bednar. "He was one of our most consistent players last year, and he'll certainly be a valuable asset for us whether it's on special teams or at even strength."

Prior to joining the Stingrays, O'Brien spent four years at Sacred Heart University, amassing 158 points (67g, 91a) in 142 career collegiate games.

"I'm excited to be back for another year," O'Brien said. "We have the makings of a great team, and I'm eager to get the season going and challenge for the Kelly Cup."

Basketball

Coastal Carolina men's basketball coach Cliff Ellis says the Chanticleers will play in the preseason NIT in 2009.

Ellis told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach that he does not know who Coastal Carolina will play because the entire 16-team field for the tournament has not been announced.

The Chanticleers have never played in the preseason tournament.

--The City Gymnasium on Hagood Avenue will be the site of an all-day Streetball Classic and Basketball Clinic on Sunday.

Lawrence 'Larry Legend' Gadsden, a former New York street-baller who has lived in Charleston and sponsored various youth programs in the area for the past five years, says this is his farewell event in Charleston.

The program is open to boys and girls ages 10-18. The clinic begins at 8:15 a.m. There will be basketball games followed by an awards presentation through the afternoon. The Larry Legend Streetball Classic basketball game is set for 5 p.m. There will be music and entertainment throughout the day.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. For more info, call (843) 568-4511.