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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats spent the first portion of the offseason attempting to persuade Koa Peat to remain in Tucson for his sophomore year - only for the star forward to decide to stay in the 2026 NBA draft process.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / September 16

Arizona still ranks among college basketball's elite despite RJ Godfrey uncertainty

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats broke through in 2026, making the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and cementing this program as the team to beat in the Big 12.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / September 10

Arizona could lose RJ Godfrey after latest NCAA eligibility ruling

It's mid-September, and Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats may have lost their projected starting power forward. RJ Godfrey, who committed to Arizona after being granted a fifth year of eligibility in a lawsuit filed in Georgia, is now ineligible after the Georgia Court of Appeals granted the NCAA a stay request.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / August 21

What Arizona lineup could look like with Godfrey potential suspension

What Arizona lineup could look like with RJ Godfrey potential four-game suspension

Arizona provided a glimpse into what its starting lineup could look like without Godfrey during its first two games on a trip to Eastern Europe.

Texas A&M lands Texas transfer guard Jordan Pope

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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.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

ACC Summer Roundup: Sad, Rad, And Kinda Bad

We have a minor summer ACC Roundup. First up: bad news for Miami as Marcus Allen has blown out an ACL and will miss the entire season. This is a terrible break for the kid, who just got over non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / August 2

Former Clemson Standout Signs with New Team

One of Clemson’s best players on the hardwood last season has a new home. Just days after a court ruling granted him another year of eligibility, forward RJ Godfrey has signed with Arizona.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / August 2

Arizona basketball adds former Clemson standout in transfer portal

Arizona basketball has filled its long-standing need at power forward by signing former Clemson standout RJ Godfrey through the NCAA transfer portal, giving head coach Tommy Lloyd an experienced frontcourt option for the 2026-27 season.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / August 1

Making Sense of Recent Reporting Regarding Clemson Basketball's RJ Godfrey

On Friday night, the college sports world flipped on its head, and every program is scrambling, including the Clemson Tigers. Judge Charlotte Sweeney ordered the NCAA to grant an extra fifth year of eligibility to all of the high school graduates from the Class of 2022.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / May 8

5th-Year Option Looks Bleak for Clemson Star

CLEMSON – R.J. Godfrey chose Clemson over other college basketball programs twice. And, if given the chance, the former Tigers forward says he would do it again.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 2

Star Clemson Forward Selected to Compete in College All-Star Game

With the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four approaching this weekend, we’re officially nearing the end of the season, and that means plenty of postseason showcases.

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.

College Basketball News / The Clemson Insider / March 18

Godfrey Named NABC Second Team All-District

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University men’s basketball senior forward RJ Godfrey (Suwanee, Ga./North Gwinnett/Georgia) was named an NABC All-District Second Team performer, announced by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Athlon Sports / March 17

North Carolina Announces Caleb Wilson News Before NCAA Tournament

Caleb Wilson watched on as the North Carolina Tar Heels finished the 2025-26 college basketball regular season with a 24-7 overall record and 12-6 in conference play, earning the No.

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College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 4

Clemson Basketball 'Going To Be Good At The Right Time' Despite Loss at UNC

Playing on the road is tough anywhere, but nowhere is it tougher than at UNC’s Dean Smith Center. Falling 67-63 to North Carolina on Tuesday night, Clemson learned that the hard way.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 4

RJ Godfrey’s Big Night Tells a Story of Clemson’s Season

Senior forward RJ Godfrey turned in one of the best games of his storied college career. His 22 points (a career-high) and 9 rebounds were the story of the night for the Clemson Tigers, as the team looked to earn a double-bye in next week’s ACC Tournament.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 17

How a Boomerang Transfer Has Become Clemson’s Most Trusted Leader

While Clemson basketball added 10 new players to its roster this season, leaving only one player with minutes from last season’s team, one of the players

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 15

Three Areas Clemson Basketball Must Improve Before March

After a convincing 67-54 defeat at the hands of No. 4 Duke on Saturday, Clemson Tigers fans have to be feeling at least a little bit uneasy about the team’s postseason future.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / January 25

RJ Godfrey’s Impact on Clemson Basketball is Undeniable

20 games into the No. 18 Clemson Tigers’ (17-4, 7-1 ACC) season, one truth has become plainly obvious to anyone watching the team: senior forward RJ Godfrey is the most impactful player on the Clemson roster.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 28

Clemson routs Alabama A&M ahead of games with powers Alabama, BYU

Jestin Porter scored 14 points as Clemson dominated from the outset and cruised to an overwhelming 92-56 rout of visiting Alabama A&M on Friday night.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / November 21

Clemson Basketball Rallies to Take Down West Virginia in Charleston.

If you haven’t been introduced to the 2025-2026 Clemson Men’s Basketball team, tonight was a good time to see what they are about. West Virginia had a

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 11

Clemson continues early season dominance in rout of Morehead State

Jake Wahlin scored a team-high 14 points, knocking down four 3-pointers on Tuesday, as Clemson posted an 83-56 victory over visiting Morehead State. RJ

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7

Clemson wins big again, takes down Gardner-Webb 97-59

Nick Davisdon scored 18 points to help Clemson earn a 97-59 wire-to-wire victory over visiting Gardner-Webb on Friday night. Carter Welling tallied 14 points with 11 rebounds and RJ Godfrey added 13 points with six rebounds for the Tigers (2-0), who have won their first two games by an average of 44.0 points.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 4, 2025

Clemson basketball lands pair of forwards in transfer portal after March Madness exit

Following an early exit from the NCAA Tournament, Clemson basketball is reloading ahead of next season. The Tigers added two forwards via the transfer portal on Friday, RJ Godfrey, formerly of Georgia basketball, and Carter Welling, formerly of Utah Valley basketball.