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The Troubling Pattern Clemson Basketball Can’t Shake

First, it was bad. Then bad became worse. Now, worse has become… awful? Last night was game No. 3 after the West Coast trip. It also marked a third consecutive loss: Virginia Tech, Duke and Wake Forest.

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Clemson-LSU Listed among ‘Most Compelling Rematches’

CBS Sports looked ahead and highlighted the “most compelling rematches” in the 2026 college football campaign. Clemson’s season opener against LSU is listed among 12 of the best rematches on the 2026 schedule.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Three-Star Back Sets Spring Visit

An in-state running back will visit Clemson early next month. Three-star Tai Phillips announced plans to attend spring practice on March 2. Phillips will play at Irmo in 2026.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

In-State WR Sets Next Visit, Calls Clemson ‘No. 1 Top School’

Nick Gordon has long been striving for an opportunity to suit up and play for Clemson. The in-state wideout (Cheraw) has been attending Dabo Swinney’s high school camp since he was a youngster.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

How High Is ESPN’s Bilas on Brownell, Clemson?

This week, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas released his updated iteration of The Bilas Index — his list of the best 68 men’s college basketball teams this season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Clemson Drops In NET Rankings After Third Straight Loss

With Clemson’s loss at Wake Forest on Wednesday night, the Tigers have now dropped three straight games. Brad Brownell’s team has also now lost two straight on the road, and heading into last weekend’s game at Duke, Clemson had not lost an ACC game on the road in more than a year.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Where Trevor, Dexter Lawrence Rank in Top 100 NFL Player Projection

Sports Illustrated (SI) recently released their projected Top 100 NFL players for the upcoming 2026 season. Two Lawrences from Clemson – Trevor and Dexter – made the top 70 of SI’s top 100 projected players of 2026.

Brad Brownell News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 19

Where Clemson’s Brad Brownell Stands in ACC Coach of the Year Race

As the Clemson Tigers’ regular season winds down, the ACC Coach of the Year conversation has become more complicated. Wednesday night’s upset loss at Wake Forest only added another wrinkle.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Clemson Landed 2 of Highest-Graded Transfer Safeties

Clemson dipped into the transfer portal this offseason and added four defensive backs, including two at the safety position – Corey Myrick from Southern Miss and Jerome Carter III from Old Dominion.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Elite Retreat Will Mark First Visit for Georgia RB

We have a new name to add to the guest list for Clemson’s Elite Retreat. Running back Gary Walker (Creekside, GA) tells The Clemson Insider that he plans to be on hand for the event.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 19

Two Clemson Tigers Enter 2026 NFL Combine as Top Offensive Prospects

The 2026 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and with it comes the annual NFL Scouting Combine, where some of the game’s top athletes and prospects have the opportunity to raise their draft stock or risk seeing it fall.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 19

Should Clemson Consider Starting Lineup Change After Third Straight Loss?

Clemson basketball has had the same starting lineup since its win over Cincinnati in the middle December. However, times could be changing two months later. The Tigers fell to Wake Forest on Wednesday night in a game that they were out of quicker than losses of past.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

Tigers Lose Third Straight at Wake Forest

Wake Forest’s Sebastian Akins made a three-pointer with 2:02 to play to ultimately finish off Clemson Wednesday night, as the Demon Deacons beat the Tigers, 85-77, at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

6-run Fourth Dooms Clemson

CLEMSON — Clemson’s formula so far in its up-and-down season to this point is to fall behind early and then come back late to put itself in position to win.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Clemson Tigers Fall Behind Early Again, Lose Third Straight Game to Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Climbing an uphill battle is physical, tough and requires at least twice the work. For Clemson basketball, that’s been seen three times in the last seven days. The Tigers fell behind by as much as 20 before losing to Wake Forest at the LVJM Coliseum on Wednesday night.

Clemson Falls to Wake Forest, 85-77

The 14-game road win streak is over, the 3-game loss streak continues. Wake Forest capitalized on their best shooting half of the year to take control of this game early, leading by as much as 20 points in the first half.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Clemson Slides Down Power 37

NCAA.com’s Andy Katz released his new men’s basketball Power 37 rankings this week, stacking up the 37 best teams in the sport. As expected, Clemson (20-6, 10-3 ACC) dropped in Katz’s power rankings, moving down eight spots from No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Freshmen Arms Have Owned Tigers’ First Week

CLEMSON — Over the first four games, Clemson’s pitching staff has allowed three runs, including a stretch of 25 scoreless innings. Half of those scoreless innings, thrown during a span from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday night, came courtesy of four pitchers in the Tigers’ freshman class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Clemson Among Top Schools for Blue-Chip Target

One Clemson target has trimmed his list of favorites. Four-star Jayden Aparicio-Bailey (Prattville, AL) released his Top 10 on Tuesday, with Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, South Carolina, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Texas and Southern Cal all making the initial cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Bakich: ‘We played well in all three phases’

CLEMSON — Clemson jumped on top of Charlotte early on Tuesday and did not look back, as the 15th-ranked Tigers rolled to an 11-1 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Clemson Baseball Transfer Continues Hot Start in Mid-Week Win

Clemson baseball has only played four games, but a new Tiger has already cemented himself as a big hitter within the lineup. Outfielder Nate Savoie came out of the gate red-hot, batting a .744 to record 11 hits, eight RBIs and two home runs in Clemson’s undefeated start.