IPTAY Center Officially Named for Cornerstone Partner John N. McCarter Jr. CLEMSON S.C. – John N. “Nicky” McCarter, Jr., a 1980 graduate of Clemson University, through his generous Cornerstone Partner pledge of $2.5M to IPTAY and Clemson athletics in 2017, has officially named the IPTAY Center the "McCarter Family IPTAY Center." His gift has been used to further the success of the Clemson student-athlete experience across the current 19-sport program.“It is such a great pleasure to be able to make this gift in support of our talented student-athletes. Their accomplishments in athletics and in academics are remarkable, which continues to make me very proud to be a Clemson Tiger. Being able to serve and be a part of this great University for more than 50 years is something that I value greatly. I look forward to witnessing and being a part of the future successes of our growing athletic program,” says Nicky McCarter.Since earning his degree in administrative manageme