The Clemson Insider has confirmed that former Clemson head coach Monte Lee will be coaching for the Tigers’ rival next season.

With South Carolina baseball assistant Chad Caillet retiring, Lee is joining the staff at South Carolina, TCI has confirmed.

Earlier this summer, Jonathan French, Dylan Brewer and Ricky Williams all transferred to South Carolina after Lee was fired by Clemson. TCI has confirmed that at the time of the transfers, the former Tigers did not know that Lee would land at the University of South Carolina.

Lee served as Clemson’s head coach for the last seven seasons before being relieved of his duties in late May after the Tigers missed out on the NCAA Tournament for a second straight season. He compiled a 242-136 (.640) record in his seven seasons (2016-22) as head coach at Clemson.

Lee was also an assistant at South Carolina for six seasons (2003-08), serving as the volunteer assistant coach for five years before becoming the recruiting coordinator in 2008.

Time for Clemson fans to make sure the Tigers are competitive with South Carolina in NIL for baseball.

Come out to support Clemson baseball at Dear Old Clemson’s event on September 30 at the Madren Conference Center.  New head coach Erik Bakich will speak and most of next year’s team will be on hand.  Get your tickets today or sign up for the Orange level or higher of the Tiger Club to get free access to all Dear Old Clemson events. Dear Old Clemson.