Clemson Basketball Expectations

Clemson Basketball Expectations

Your top source for Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats, and scores from a fan's perspective. Clemson basketball offers an escape from the struggles familiar to Clemson football fans. This shift in hope was unexpected just three months ago.

The team experiences ups and downs. The highs can be exceptional, as seen last year when Clemson defeated Cooper Flagg’s Duke Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum. Duke advanced to the Final Four, and Cooper Flagg was the first overall pick in the NBA draft.

The Tigers dominated the ACC regular season with an 18-2 record, setting a school record. However, their lows were notably disappointing. Despite the strong record, Clemson failed to claim the ACC regular season title after a three-overtime home loss to a struggling Georgia Tech team. They finished behind Duke and tied with Louisville.

In the ACC Tournament, Clemson beat SMU but then lost to Louisville. Their season ended with a harsh defeat against McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64. McNeese’s coach, Will Wade, a Clemson alum now coaching NC State, appears ready to challenge Clemson basketball for years.

"Last year was simultaneously the most impressive conference performance in school history and also a year where the only banner that’ll hang in Littlejohn is one for a brief NCAA 'appearance.'"

Author’s summary: Clemson basketball showed historic highs with a record ACC season and stunning wins, but also faced tough lows, leaving fans hopeful for a stronger future.

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