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The NCAA has been granted a stay in the case, which originally granted Clemson guard Dillon Hunter a fifth year of eligibility, meaning the veteran is now currently ineligible for the 2026-27 season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 24

Big News for Clemson

Big news for the Clemson men’s basketball program. Veteran guard Dillon Hunter is returning to Clemson for his fifth and final year of eligibility for the 2026–27 season, The Clemson Insider has confirmed.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 24

Clemson Basketball Getting Back Familiar Face on 2026-27 Roster

The new five-year rule for the Class of 2022 has affected nearly every team. Now, the Clemson Tigers will take advantage of it by getting back a cornerstone

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 2

What Colorado Clarifications Mean for Clemson

CLEMSON — Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado clarified her nationwide, class-wide preliminary injunction requiring the NCAA to grant a fifth year of eligibility to all Division I athletes from the high school class of 2022, who have already exhausted their eligibility.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 2

3 Basketballers Could Return to Clemson

CLEMSON — There have been a lot of moving parts in Clemson since news broke about this time on Friday night when Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado granted a class-wide preliminary injunction to athletes in the high school class of 2022, thus giving them an extra year of eligibility.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 1

Former Clemson Guard Dillon Hunter to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

As we reported earlier on Clemson Tigers on SI, there has recently been a jaw-dropping court ruling that has left some programs optimistic and others with disparity.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / July 17

Former Tiger Continuing Career Overseas

A former Clemson standout is continuing his basketball career overseas. After spending four seasons at Clemson and going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, former Clemson guard Dillon Hunter has signed with Eisbären Bremerhaven.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 9

Clemson Targets Local Sharpshooting Transfer Guard

The Clemson Tigers are losing three players from their backcourt in Dillon Hunter, Jestin Porter and Butta Johnson, who recently entered the transfer portal and is attempting to get a fifth year of eligibility.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 22

Clemson Seniors RJ Godfrey, Dillon Hunter Reflect on Career Following NCAA Tournament Loss

Back in the summer, Clemson basketball head coach Brad Brownell challenged two of his experienced seniors to lead a team of strangers. Guard Dillon Hunter and forward RJ Godfrey led the charge to an NCAA Tournament finish, a 24-11 record and a program-record 14-straight away games won in conference play.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 20

Moment Clemson Knew This Team was Special

TAMPA, Fla. — Things were not looking good for Clemson in the first game of the Charleston Classic back on November 21, 2025. The Tigers were down by as many as 11 points in the second half to West Virginia.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 15

New-Look Clemson Team Awaits NCAA Tournament Fate

CHARLOTTE – Dillon Hunter’s locker at the ACC Tournament was wedged in the corner of a small grayish room, dimly lit with the fluorescent lights used by high school classrooms and warmed by the comfort of a non-lethal loss.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / March 13

Clemson Beats North Carolina, 80-79, to Advance to the Semifinals in the ACC Tournament

Clemson’s season took a twist late last night. Coach Brownell had a full rebuild on his hands last offseason. Nearly the entire team was gone. Dillon Hunter, Ace Buckner, and Dallas Thomas remained.

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Clemson Tigers News / ACC Digital Network / March 13

Watch: Clemson guard Dillon Hunter after the Tigers’ win over North Carolina in the ACC Tournament ️#cbb

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 9

Clemson Basketball Seniors Reflect on Final Home Game While Postseason Awaits

In Clemson’s 79-76 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, RJ Godfrey, Jestin Porter, Butta Johnson, Nick Davidson and Dillon Hunter all competed in their last

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / March 3

Clemson Falls At UNC 67-63

Tigers Battle but Can’t Overcome Poor Guard Play Clemson once again felt the familiar sting of a loss at UNC on Tuesday night, dropping a back and forth affair to lose their 5th in 6 games down the stretch of the season.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / February 21

Clemson Basketball: Tigers fall to the Noles at Home, 70-65

Clemson’s late-season ACC swoon continued on Saturday afternoon with the home-standing Tigers dropping a crucial conference game to the surging Florida State Seminoles, 70-65.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 10

How A Color-Coded Chart Led Another Duo of Brothers to Clemson Basketball

Clemson basketball has seen a trend in its roster over the last four seasons, and it helps with the close-knit group that head coach Brad Brownell looks to bring with each roster. For three years, it was Chase and Dillon Hunter.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

No. 18 Clemson bounces back with decisive win over Georgia Tech

Nick Davidson and Jake Wahlin scored 13 points apiece on Saturday afternoon to help lead visiting No. 18 Clemson to a 77-63 over Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play in Atlanta.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 17

'I’m Built for This': Dillon Hunter’s Leadership Fuels Clemson’s Perfect ACC Start

Clemson basketball’s roster this season starts with Dillon Hunter, and perhaps ends with him. The senior isn’t known for his shooting ability, but more for his leadership and elite ability to facilitate the floor each contest.

College Basketball News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 31

Clemson wins 4th straight, snaps Syracuse's 3-game streak

RJ Godfrey scored 14 points and Dillon Hunter added 10 as Clemson held on in the last minute for a 64-61 road win over host Syracuse on Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 13

Dillon Hunter, Clemson rally past Mercer to avoid upset, snap skid

Dillon Hunter scored 15 points to help Clemson avoid an upset bid and win 70-63 over visiting Mercer on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers (8-3) also got 12 points from Nick Davidson, and 10 points each from Jestin Porter and Zac Foster.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23

Clemson pulls ahead in OT, beats Georgia at Charleston Classic

Jestin Porter scored 18 points and reserve Butta Johnson racked up seven of his 13 points in overtime as Clemson took down Georgia 97-94 in the Charleston Classic's Palmetto bracket final Sunday afternoon in Charleston, S.C.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 14, 2025

Clemson basketball dealt season-ending injury blow ahead of March Madness

The Clemson basketball program is preparing for March Madness, however, they were recently dealt an unfortunate update. “Clemson’s Dillon Hunter broke his hand in yesterday’s game and is out for the rest of the season, Brad Brownell told @TheFieldOf68.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 15, 2025

Dillon Hunter (17 points), No. 23 Clemson flatten Florida State

Clemson's Dillon Hunter netted a career-high 17 points as the surging Tigers breezed to a 72-46 Atlantic Coast Conference rout of the Florida State Seminoles Saturday afternoon in Tallahassee, Fla.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / February 6, 2025

Clemson Star Athletes Partner With Global Brand To Fight Cancer

The relationship between college sports and name, image, and likeness deals is chaotic and not regarded in the most positive light. Among the cautionary tales, brothers Dillon and Chase Hunter on the Clemson Tigers men's basketball team commendably use NIL deals to make a difference for a cause close to home.