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Clemson Tigers Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures & Updated Roster for 2026-27

On Tuesday, April 7, the transfer portal will open, and college basketball will be changing. Every team will make necessary movements to prepare itself for a strong 2026-27 campaign next season.

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Clemson Falls to Virginia

Aidan Knaak struck out a season-high 10 batters, but it wasn’t enough, as No. 9 Virginia beat Clemson 6-4 to take the series opener on Thursday at Disharoon Park in Charlottesville.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 17

Butler, Brown Honored at SC Football Hall of Fame

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jerry Butler will forever be linked to the Clemson-South Carolina rivalry, which is one reason why he was inducted into the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame on Thursday at the Hotel Hartness in Greenville.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Clemson’s Brown Has High Praise for Freshman QB

Rising junior linebacker Sammy Brown was asked about Clemson’s quarterback room ahead of the 2026 South Carolina Football Hall of Fame ceremony Thursday in Greenville, S.C.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Swinney to Compete in College Coach Golf Event

Greensboro, Ga. (April 16, 2026) – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney will once again represent the Tigers in the 19th annual Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament held April 26 – 28 at Reynolds Lake Oconee outside of Atlanta.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

FBS Oversight Recommends Standardized Start to Season

The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday recommended standardizing the first contest date in the sport and eliminating all exceptions, beginning with the 2027 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Clemson Target Locks In New Official Visit

Last week, Seth Williams went public with his decommitment from Clemson. The three-star safety (Lakeside, GA) had just committed on March 24 while on an unofficial visit.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Clemson Announces Hire of Hollender

As The Clemson Insider reported last week, longtime SEC coach Chris Hollender would be joining Brad Brownell’s coaching staff at Clemson to replace Sean Dixon, who moved on to coach at Louisville.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Peach State Edge Rusher Announces Clemson Offer

Clemson has extended a new offer for the 2027 class. Three-star DE Elijah Cox (Westlake, GA) announced an offer from the Tigers late Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound prospect now has close to 20 offers in total, including Florida State, Ole Miss, Missouri, Kentucky and Georgia Tech.

Michael Mankaka News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Former Clemson DB Signs With ACC Foe

A former Clemson Tiger has signed on with his new school. After entering the transfer portal in January, cornerback Michael Mankaka has signed with Boston College.

Wade Woodaz News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 16

How Clemson Linebacker Wade Woodaz is Taking 2025 Lessons Into the NFL Draft

Clemson football didn’t meet its expectations in 2025, and former linebacker Wade Woodaz was at the forefront of it. The 2025 permanent captain was at the heart of a Tiger defense that was filled with missed tackles, busted coverages and unpleasant results.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Highly-Touted Target Scratches Clemson Official

A longstanding Clemson target has tweaked his official visit plans, and that is not good news for the Tigers. Four-star safety Davion Jones (Hough, NC) has nixed Clemson from his official visit schedule.

Brad Brownell News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 16

Brownell, Clemson Basketball Add New General Manager

On April 6, Clemson basketball lost its general manager, Lucas McKay, to the Oklahoma Sooners. On Wednesday, Clemson basketball filled the vacancy left by McKay with Tyler Murray. “I can’t wait to welcome Tyler and his family to Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 16

Clemson baseball heads to Virginia in search of second ACC series win

With last week’s frustrating series loss against North Carolina and a midweek victory over Charlotte behind them, the baseball Tigers face yet another grueling challenge in ACC play.

Dabo Swinney News / The Clemson Insider / April 16

Swinney Takes Full Blame for Last Season

CLEMSON — If you want to point the finger at someone for Clemson’s disappointing 2025 football season, Dabo Swinney says to point the finger at him. No one in college football has been better at winning close games than Clemson in the last 15 years.

Anton Bonke News / The Clemson Insider / April 15

Clemson to Host 7-2 Transfer Portal Big

The Clemson men’s basketball program is reportedly slated to host this transfer big man. Charlotte transfer center Anton Bonke is scheduled to visit Clemson, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / April 15

Brownell Officially Hires New General Manager

CLEMSON — Clemson University men’s basketball head coach Brad Brownell has hired Tyler Murray as his new general manager. The Clemson Insider reported on April 8 that Murray was going to be hired to replace Lucas McKay as Clemson’s new General Manager.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 15

Watch: Woods Joins Kay Adams Ahead of NFL Draft

Clemson defensive tackle and top 2026 NFL Draft prospect Peter Woods joined the Up & Adams Show with NFL personality Kay Adams ahead of the draft. Woods discussed how he’s feeling leading up to the draft, which is set to take place from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 15

4-Star Clemson TE Target Commits Elsewhere

One of Clemson’s top tight end targets has committed elsewhere. Milton (Ga.) four-star Grant Haviland gave his verbal pledge to Vanderbilt on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 235-pounder chose the Commodores over his list of finalists that also included Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia and Tennessee.