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Clemson Basketball Guard Butta Johnson Enters Transfer Portal

The Clemson Tigers lost their second player to the transfer portal on Wednesday morning, but it’s an interesting case compared to most transfers. Butta Johnson entered the transfer portal on Wednesday, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.

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Former Clemson Basketball Player Tanner Smith Scores Head Coaching Job At Division I Program

For head coaches, winning is usually item 1A on the priority list. But as a close second, player development and improvement is surely 1B. For Clemson head coach Brad Brownell, development has been an area of interest for almost two decades, and now, one of his former players, Tanner Smith, has developed nicely into a head coach himself.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Athleticism a Plus for Former Clemson LB

CLEMSON – Spare balls of varying sizes, extra baseball bats, and well-worn pads can be found in every nook, corner, and cranny of the Woodaz house. With two sons, Drew and Wade, that went on to play football at Clemson, the Woodaz family spent their weekends and most week nights in the 2010s at familiar fields, courts, or tracks in Tampa, Fla.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Will Clemson Take 2 Running Backs In 2026?

After not taking a running back in the last recruiting cycle, Clemson went out and signed Chris Johnson Jr. from the transfer portal. After not landing a high school back in 2026, the Tigers are intent on getting one this go around.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 8

Can Clemson Win Another National Championship?

CLEMSON – In 1931, Clemson was getting passed in football. In its young football history to that point, Clemson had pretty good success for a program that was just 35 years old.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

TCI Recruiting Roundup: Another Target Off Board, More Notes

Another Clemson recruiting target has come off the board. Four-star CB Ai’King Hall (Dothan, AL) announced a commitment to Oregon late Monday. Just last week, Hall visited Clemson and picked up an offer while in town.

Tanner Smith News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Former Clemson Star Gets First Head Coaching Job

A former Clemson men’s basketball standout has landed his first head coaching job. Tanner Smith has been hired as the men’s basketball head coach for the University of West Florida, the school announced Tuesday.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Clemson in Contact with Mid-Major Transfer Forward

Clemson has reportedly been in touch with this transfer forward. Lafayette transfer Christian Humphrey-Rembert has been in contact with the Tigers, among many other schools, according to a report from Transfer Tapes.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Oklahoma Officially Hires Former Clemson Staffer

As The Clemson Insider reported on Saturday, the University of Oklahoma was set to hire a former Clemson staffer. TCI reported that Lucas McKay was leaving Clemson’s staff to join the athletic department at Oklahoma.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 7

Clemson Baseball claims successful West Coast road trip

The West Coast trips have been notorious for tripping up their Eastern time zone counterparts in all sports in the newly expanded ACC, but so far, so good for the Clemson Tigers, who just completed the road trip with a much-needed series win over fellow conference foe Stanford, followed by a Monday night victory over Santa Clara.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

‘A Clemson Man Needs No Introduction,’ Even on His Path to the Draft

CLEMSON – Every year, roughly 4,000 Clemson undergraduate students–future engineers and teachers, writers and lawyers–funnel into Littlejohn Coliseum in a frenzy of anticipatory excitement.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 7

Clemson’s Tryston McCladdie Expected to Miss Multiple Weeks After Injury

The Clemson Tigers have been dealing with injuries all season, and unfortunately, they don’t seem to be slowing down. During the team’s final contest of a three-game road series against Stanford this past weekend, infielder/outfielder Tryston McCladdie was hit in the face by a pitch.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Former Clemson Big Heading Back Into Portal

A former Clemson Tiger is once again entering the transfer portal. After spending one season with College of Charleston, big man Christian Reeves will enter the portal, averaging 11.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per contest.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Young Wideouts Got Better as Spring Went Along

CLEMSON — Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney wishes he had seven more days of spring practice. Why? “We got better and better and better as the spring went,” he said.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 7

Efficient Mid-Major Guard in Contact With Clemson Tigers

With the transfer portal fully open, beginning on Tuesday, Clemson basketball is beginning to get into contact with players, with one standout confirmed

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 7

Injury Update On Tryston McCladdie

Tryston McCladdie took a pitch off his face in Clemson’s series-clinching win over Stanford on Sunday. The Tigers’ utility man left the contest and did not play in Monday’s 6-4 win over Santa Clara.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 7

Clemson Basketball’s Transfer Portal Needs

Last offseason, Clemson needed to rebuild practically their entire roster. This offseason looks a lot different. While Coach Brownell will need to essentially rebuild his assistant coaching staff, much of the roster was retained.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 6

Clemson Gymnast Earns Individual Selection

CLEMSON — Clemson graduate Brie Clark has earned a bid to compete for a National Championship on Floor at the 2026 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, held April 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

PJ Hall News / The Clemson Insider / April 6

Former Clemson Standout Out Indefinitely

A former Clemson standout in the NBA is out indefinitely with an injury. Charlotte Hornets big man and former Clemson star PJ Hall has been diagnosed with a right ankle fracture, and there is no timetable for his return, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 6