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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 Pounds Stanford for First ACC Series Win

A five-run sixth inning and a fantastic relief outing from Dylan Harrison helped pace Clemson to a 12-5 series-clinching win over Stanford on Sunday at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

NFL Analyst on Clemson Draft Prospect: ‘A lot to like here’

NFL Network analyst and former NFL player Brian Baldinger recently broke down film of Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker via social media ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Former Clemson Player On Move Again

A former Clemson player is on the move again. After spending one season at Radford, former Clemson basketball player Del Jones is planning to enter the transfer portal.

D.J. Reader News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

National Outlet Names Top Landing Spot for Former Tiger

Former Clemson standout and veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader remains unsigned and is still looking for a new NFL home. Pro Football Focus (PFF) recently identified the best landing spots for the top remaining free agents, including Reader.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Linthicum’s Pro Workout Had Special Meaning

CLEMSON – While Clemson’s Pro Day serves as a culmination of years of training and dedication, it held a little extra emotional weight for one Tiger football alum this year.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 5

Former Clemson Star P.J. Hall Suffers Unfortunate Injury in G-League Playoffs

Shortly before postseason play begins for the Charlotte Hornets, an unexpected development has emerged involving former Clemson Tigers standout P.J. Hall.

Vic Burley News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

No More Rocks In Burley’s Shoe?

Is now the time for Vic Burley? The former five-star prospect signed with Clemson as a member of the 2023 recruiting class, and due to his lofty recruiting ranking, was seen as an instant-impact player.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

TN Wideout Scheduled for Clemson Official Commits Elsewhere

Sometimes recruiting moves fast. Shortly after attending the Clemson spring game and locking in an official visit with the Tigers, 2027 wideout Dayon Cooper committed to Florida State after an unofficial visit to Tallahassee.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Florida DE Says Clemson Felt Like ‘Sunshine and Rainbows’

Ty Kirkpatrick’s most recent visit to Clemson was different. It was an eye-opening experience. The 2028 three-star edge rusher (Cardinal Newman, FL) visited for a spring practice after the Tigers returned from spring break.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Losing 5-Star Gut Punch for Clemson

When it rains, it pours for Shawn Poppie and the Clemson Women’s Basketball team. One day after Hannah Kohn announced her intentions to enter the transfer portal, it was learned that five-star signee Trinity Jones was released from her National Letter of Intent.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Clemson Falls Short of Nationals

BATON ROUGE, La. – The No. 15 Clemson Gymnastics team posted its best score away from home in program history, a 197.150, but was edged on the final routine by No.

Hokies use Long Ball to Take Series from Clemson

Virginia Tech got home runs from Jordan Lynch, Annika Rohs and Nora Abromavage, as the 11th-ranked Hokies cruised to a 10-5 victory over Clemson Saturday at Tech Softball Park in Blacksburg, Va.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 5

Clemson Bullpen Gives Up Late Lead

Stanford plated four runs in the bottom of the eighth to overcome a three-run deficit as the Cardinal rallied to beat Clemson 5-4 on Saturday at Sunken Diamond in Palo Alto, knotting the weekend series at one game apiece.

Brad Brownell News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

Clemson Basketball Loses 2 More Coaches

CLEMSON — Not even a week since Brad Brownell filled two assistant roles on his coaching staff, he is back at work trying to find two more. The Clemson Insider has confirmed that long time Brownell assistant Lucas McKay, as well as assistant coach Sean Dixon are both leaving the program.

RJ Godfrey News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

Godfrey Named to College All-Star Game

CLEMSON, S.C. – Rosters have been announced for the 2026 NABC-Reese’s Division I College All-Star Game, featuring top senior talent from across NCAA Division I. RJ Godfrey (Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett/Georgia) was named to the West All-Star team.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

National Outlet Predicts 2026 Clemson-LSU Matchup

Clemson and LSU will kick off their respective 2026 seasons on Sept. 5, when the two teams face off at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. CBS Sports made “way-too-early” predictions for a handful of Week 1 college football matchups, including the Clemson-LSU showdown.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

Highly-Rated DB Includes Clemson Among List of Finalists

One of the top safeties in the nation has included Clemson in his list of finalists. Four-star Ta’Shawn Poole released his top six schools on Thursday, with Clemson, LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Florida State and Tennessee all making the cut.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

Knaak Records First Win

Aidan Knaak struck out seven across five-plus innings of work and Tryston McCladdie drove in three runs, helping lead Clemson to a 9-3 win over Stanford at Klein Field at Sunken Diamond on Friday.

Donald Trump News / The Clemson Insider / April 4

President Trump’s Order Regulates Transfer Portal, NIL

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to regulate college sports. According to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, the order grants the NCAA the ability and suggests the organization limit athlete transfer movement, cap player eligibility, implement funding requirements for women and Olympic sports, and prohibit NIL collectives.