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Clemson will get a significant rematch for this season's ACC/SEC challenge. Brad Brownell and the Tigers will reportedly face Alabama, getting a long-awaited rematch between the two squads.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / June 11

Clemson Loses one of its Best Coaches

CLEMSON — Clemson has lost one of its best coaches. Clemson men’s basketball has lost strength and conditioning coach Preston Greene, who is now the new strength and conditioning director for men’s basketball at Duke.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 27

Top 50 Prospect Announces Clemson Offer

Brad Brownell has handed out a new Clemson offer. 2026 Four-star small forward Dean Rueckert (Timpview, Provo, UT) has picked up an offer. The 6-foot-6 wing also has offers from BYU, Utah, Washington, Stanford, Cal, among others.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 20

New Rule Could Impact Clemson’s non-Conference Schedule

CLEMSON — When Clemson’s Brad Brownell and the rest of the ACC’s coaches met with Commissioner Jim Phillips last week on Amelia Island in Florida, it was made clear by all the league wants to do anything it can to get more than four teams into the NCAA Tournament.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 19

Brownell, Neff Detail Unique Clause in New Contract

CLEMSON — Brad Brownell did not hide the fact he spoke to Indiana about its head coaching vacancy in men’s basketball. It is not surprising Clemson’s long-time head coach had some interest in the job.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 18

Brownell Details Clemson’s Frontcourt Portal Pickups

Head coach Brad Brownell believes Clemson’s staff did a great job going into the transfer portal and getting big men first. That’s exactly what the Tigers did this offseason, landing a quartet of frontcourt players via the portal – forward/center Nick Davidson and forwards RJ Godfrey, Carter Welling and Jake Wahlin.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / May 1

Clemson Basketball Will Play in 2025 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic

It's been a great two years for the Clemson Tigers basketball program. While things didn't end the way they wanted in March Madness this past season, head coach Brad Brownell was able to get Clemson to the Elite Eight in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and win the most games in a single season in program history this past campaign.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 25

Contract Details Finally Revealed For Clemson Basketball Head Coach's Extension

The Clemson Tigers officially have their head coach locked down for the foreseeable future. According to a story from the Clemson Insider, the contract

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.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 24

Former Clemson Tigers Basketball Player Commits To His New School

The transfer portal is rolling across both football and basketball right now, and the Clemson Tigers have been active when it comes to the hardcourt. Head coach Brad Brownell, knowing he needed to replace departures because of graduation, also saw some of his depth players enter their names into the portal.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 23

Here's Who Clemson Basketball Landed in Transfer Portal After Flurry of Commitments

Brad Brownell knew he'd have his work cut out for him after the 2024-25 season when it came to fielding a competitive team for Clemson based on the scheduled departures due to graduation.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 22

Clemson Expected To Finalize Contract Extension, Raise With Brad Brownell

The Clemson Tigers ended up having a very successful basketball season once again in the 2024-25 season despite their disappointing exit in the NCAA Tournament.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 8

Former Clemson Basketball Fan Favorite Announces Transfer to Mid Major Program

It was a disappointing ending to what was a very special season for the Clemson Tigers men's basketball program. Once things came to a close in the first

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Brad Brownell Secures Key Transfer Return for Clemson Basketball After March Madness Exit

CLEMSON — weeks after Clemson’s stunning first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament at the hands of 14-seed McNeese State, the Tigers are scrambling to rebuild a basketball program that went from national promise to offseason overhaul in a matter of hours.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Brad Brownell, Clemson Players React to Shocking March Madness Loss: 'This Will Sting Forever'

Providence, RI — March Madness arrived early on Thursday night as No. 12 seed McNeese pulled off the first major upset of the tournament, shocking No. 5 Clemson with a 69-67 win.

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 / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 12

Clemson Head Coach Brad Brownell Addresses Indiana Rumors Before ACC Tournament

The Clemson Tigers are going to be in the March Madness field when the teams are revealed on Selection Sunday, so a good showing during the ACC Tournament won't necessarily do anything for them when it comes to the Big Dance, but it would still be incredible to lift the trophy.

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.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 12

ACC Head Coach Responds To Indiana Job Rumors

Clemson men's basketball coach Brad Brownell has done an outstanding job with the program this season. He has helped Clemson be a lock for the NCAA Tournament and secure a double bye in the ACC Tournament this week.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 3

Indiana Coach Search: Brad Brownell, A Survivor With In-State Ties

Indiana fans love it when a coach has ties to program legend Bob Knight. Clemson coach Brad Brownell was never an assistant to Bob Knight and isn’t technically part of the Knight coaching tree.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Brad Brownell’s Tigers Climbing NCAA Tournament Projections as March Madness Nears

Clemson basketball is surging toward March with momentum, and the latest NCAA Tournament projections reflect just that. Brad Brownell’s Tigers are consistently slotted as a No.

Clemson Basketball Pettily Trolls In-State Rival After Blowing Out North Carolina

The Clemson basketball team knocked off ACC foe North Carolina in blowout fashion on Monday night. The Tigers dominated the game from start to finish, leading for the final 29 minutes of action.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

No. 2 Duke takes 16-game win streak to Clemson

Duke players like how they have bonded through all sorts of situations this season. The No. 2 Blue Devils will be put to the test again Saturday night at Clemson.

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College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / July 19

Clemson Tigers: Brad Brownell Gets Eye-Popping Pay Raise After Deep March Madness Run

After leading the Clemson Tigers to the program’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2021, head coach Brad Brownell impressed the school enough to get an extension and a nice bump in his salary.