Clemson Basketball Expectations
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Season Performance Overview
Clemson basketball experiences highs and lows. Last season included a stunning victory over Cooper Flagg’s Duke Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum. Duke went on to the Final Four, and Flagg was selected first overall in the NBA draft. The Tigers finished the ACC regular season with an 18-2 record, the best in the program’s history.
Setbacks and Disappointments
Despite the impressive record, Clemson did not win the ACC regular season title, losing a triple-overtime home game against a struggling Georgia Tech team. They ended up behind Duke and tied with Louisville. In the ACC Tournament, Clemson defeated SMU but was then eliminated by Louisville.
The NCAA Tournament ended abruptly with a harsh loss to McNeese in the Round of 64. McNeese’s coach, Will Wade, a Clemson alum now leading NC State, appears likely to be a persistent rival moving forward.
“The only banner that’ll hang in Littlejohn is one for a brief NCAA ‘appearance.’”
Last year combined the most remarkable conference performance in Clemson basketball history with a moment that fell short of lasting success.
Author’s Summary
Clemson basketball showed historic conference strength but faced key setbacks and an early NCAA exit, reflecting both promise and challenge moving forward.