Clemson Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin. Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Clemson basketball star turning to football

By Andrew Wright | Last updated May 1, 2025 12:29 PM ET

It's not often we hear about players jumping from college basketball to college football.

That is, though, exactly what is happening in Clemson, South Carolina, as star basketball player Ian Schieffelin is reportedly joining the football team for the 2025 season.

NEW: Former Clemson star basketball player Ian Schieffelin is planning to join the football team, @TIinClemson reportshttps://t.co/65FeToDLai pic.twitter.com/9FuWg8QFyU
— On3 (@On3sports) April 30, 2025

Schieffelin has been part of the Clemson basketball team for the last four seasons.

This is not the first time a potential move to football for the 6-foot-8 senior has been discussed. Prior to the college basketball season in November 2024, head football coach Dabo Swinney was asked about the position he would like Schieffelin to play on his team. Considering Schieffelin's size, his response was not a surprise.

With hoops szn around the corner, @chapelfowler asked Dabo what position he thinks @ClemsonMBB Ian Schieffelin could play ... which led to a new nickname for the Tigers senior pic.twitter.com/VhymqcMOat
— Marc Whiteman (@MarcWYFFNews4) October 15, 2024

If he decides to go through with the plan, Schieffelin will be on a Clemson team with high expectations in 2025.

The Tigers not only have two of the best returning defensive linemen in the country in Peter Woods and T.J. Parker, but also one of the top returning quarterbacks, Cade Klubnik.

Highest Graded Returning Quarterback in College Football:

Cade Klubnik, Clemson: 89.3@ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/9H10vgiGSg
— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 15, 2025

It will be interesting to see if Schieffelin can make an impact on a team that is aiming to make the College Football Playoff in back-to-back seasons.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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