Clemson Basketball Expectations
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Clemson basketball offers a refreshing change from the struggles of Clemson football. Just a few months ago, that might have sounded surprising.
Season Highlights
The team experienced significant highs last year, including a memorable victory over Cooper Flagg’s Duke Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum. Notably, Duke advanced to the Final Four, and Cooper Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft.
The Tigers dominated the ACC regular season with an 18-2 record—the best conference record in school history.
Challenges Faced
Despite the strong record, Clemson did not secure the ACC regular season title. They lost a triple-overtime game at home to a struggling Georgia Tech team, finishing behind Duke and tied with Louisville.
In the ACC Tournament, Clemson defeated SMU but then fell to Louisville. Their season ended with a harsh loss to McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
McNeese’s coach, Will Wade, is a Clemson graduate who has since taken the NC State job and seems poised to be a thorn in the side of Clemson basketball for a long time.
The season reflected both the most impressive conference performance in Clemson’s basketball history and a disappointing early exit in the NCAA Tournament.
Author's Summary
Clemson basketball showed remarkable potential with record-breaking success but remains challenged by inconsistency and tough postseason losses.