Clemson Basketball Expectations
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Clemson basketball offers a refreshing alternative to the struggles of Clemson football. Just a few months ago, this wasn’t what fans expected, but now hopes are high to predict a better basketball season than football.
Season Highlights and Challenges
The team experiences both exciting highs and disappointing lows. One of last season’s highlights was a memorable win over Cooper Flagg’s Duke Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum. Duke went on to reach the Final Four, and Cooper Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft.
The Tigers dominated much of the ACC regular season with an 18-2 conference record—the best in school history. However, despite this strong record, Clemson didn't secure the ACC regular season title because of a triple-overtime home loss to a struggling Georgia Tech team.
Postseason and Key Results
- Clemson finished behind Duke and tied with Louisville in the ACC standings.
- In the ACC Tournament, they defeated SMU but lost to Louisville.
- The 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.”
Thus, last year was both the most impressive conference performance in school history and a season that will only be remembered by a brief NCAA appearance banner hanging in Littlejohn Coliseum.
Author’s summary: Clemson basketball showed historic strength in conference play last season but fell short in key moments, ending with a tough NCAA tournament exit.