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Clemson Basketball Defends Hearts Out in Opening Night Rout of New Hampshire

Throughout the offseason, many national and regional pundits questioned the Clemson Tigers and head coach Brad Brownell. After losing 13 players to graduation or the transfer portal (including all five starters), there was concern that the Tigers might struggle to regain their lofty spot in the ACC.

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Clemson Basketball Head Coach Says Fans Will Notice Key Change For This Season

Over the last few years, Clemson men’s basketball has been known for players that have played long, gritty minutes that end up being the face of the program.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 27

New faces debut as Clemson opens with New Hampshire

Three consecutive NCAA Tournament trips is the goal for Clemson, and the journey begins Monday with the first game of the regular season against visiting New Hampshire.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 17

New Look Clemson Team Cruises By Presbyterian

CLEMSON — On a team full of newcomers, it was transfer Efrem “Butta” Johnson who sparked the Tigers early as Clemson knocked off Presbyterian 83-44 in exhibition action on Friday night inside Littlejohn Coliseum.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year winners' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 17

New-Look Clemson Basketball Rolls Presbyterian in Exhibition

The Clemson Tigers were back on the hardwood on Friday night, pummeling Presbyterian at Littlejohn Coliseum with an 83-44 score. A lot of eyes were on head coach Brad Brownell’s new-look team, who only return three players on scholarship from last season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 17

Clemson Secures Another Big Commitment

For the second time in a week, Brad Brownell has made a big move on the recruiting trail. Four-star shooting guard Harris Reynolds (St. Pius X Catholic, GA) committed to Clemson on Saturday, choosing the Tigers over other finalists USF, VCU, Virginia Tech and Saint Louis.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 11

Clemson, Brownell Land First Commit In 2026 Class

After landing one of the nation’s top prospects last year in four-star Zac Foster , Clemson head coach Brad Brownell has done it again. This past Saturday, four-star recruit Will Stevens announced his commitment to the Tigers over Vanderbilt , becoming the first official member of Clemson’s 2026 recruiting class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / October 9

Brownell Dives Into Challenges Clemson Faces Under Rev-Share Model

CHARLOTTE — Over the past few years, Clemson head basketball coach Brad Brownell has had a lot of success identifying and securing talent in the transfer portal.

Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / October 8

Watch: Clemson's Brad Brownell Will Put The Pedal To The Metal This Season

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / October 2

What To Expect From Clemson Men's Basketball at ACC Tipoff

It’s October, and as college football continues to chug along, it’s a month of college basketball predictions. The season opens up on Nov. 3, and the Clemson

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 2

Clemson Tigers Looking to Reload with Pair of Official Visits Scheduled

Clemson Tigers basketball has been at an all-time high over the past two seasons, from making back-to-back NCAA Tournaments – including an Elite 8 appearance for the first time in 44 years – to tying their single-season win record at 27.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 23

Clemson's Brad Brownell Breaks Silence on Indiana Hoosiers Job Opening

The ACC has a new longest-reigning head coach in Clemson Tigers' head man, Brad Brownell. However, there was some doubt earlier this year when a college

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / July 22

‘It's going to happen’: Brownell Describes Clemson Roster Overhaul

In an ever-changing world of college athletics, NIL and the progression for schools to pay their athletes brings something new for everybody, and Clemson

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 25

Clemson, Brad Brownell agree to extension through 2031

The Clemson board of trustees has approved men's basketball coach Brad Brownell's new six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Financial terms were not disclosed in Friday's announcement, however The State reported it was worth a total of $27.5 million.

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 20

Clemson’s Brad Brownell reveals what led to shocking NCAA Tournament stinker

The NCAA Tournament took a little while into Thursday to get the fireworks going, but Will Wade always brings the explosiveness. Wade’s McNeese State squad played a flawless game while No.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 20

Brad Brownell Announces Decision On His Future At Clemson

Clemson men's basketball head coach Brad Brownell confirmed that he's nearing an extension. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday that Clemson is finalizing a six-year deal to retain Brownell through 2031.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 19

Reports: Clemson finalizing extension for Brad Brownell

Clemson is finalizing a six-year contract extension for head coach Brad Brownell, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed about the deal that will keep Brownell with the program through the 2030-31 season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Brownell Linked to Indiana Opening, But Appears Set to Stay at Clemson

The whirlwind of coaching carousel rumors struck Clemson’s Brad Brownell this week, linking him prominently to the head coaching vacancy at Indiana University.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 12

Clemson's Brad Brownell Comments On Indiana Basketball Job Opening

As Clemson prepares for an ACC Tournament game Thursday as the No. 3 seed, its coach has come up on various lists as a candidate for the Indiana job. Brad Brownell is in the midst of his winningest season in 15 years at Clemson, tying the all-time program record with 26 wins, previously set in 1990.