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Former Clemson Tigers Basketball Player Commits To His New School

The transfer portal is rolling across both football and basketball right now, and the Clemson Tigers have been active when it comes to the hardcourt. Head coach Brad Brownell, knowing he needed to replace departures because of graduation, also saw some of his depth players enter their names into the portal.

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Here's Who Clemson Basketball Landed in Transfer Portal After Flurry of Commitments

Brad Brownell knew he'd have his work cut out for him after the 2024-25 season when it came to fielding a competitive team for Clemson based on the scheduled departures due to graduation.

Brad Brownell News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 22

Clemson Expected To Finalize Contract Extension, Raise With Brad Brownell

The Clemson Tigers ended up having a very successful basketball season once again in the 2024-25 season despite their disappointing exit in the NCAA Tournament.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / April 8

Former Clemson Basketball Fan Favorite Announces Transfer to Mid Major Program

It was a disappointing ending to what was a very special season for the Clemson Tigers men's basketball program. Once things came to a close in the first

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Brad Brownell Secures Key Transfer Return for Clemson Basketball After March Madness Exit

CLEMSON — weeks after Clemson’s stunning first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament at the hands of 14-seed McNeese State, the Tigers are scrambling to rebuild a basketball program that went from national promise to offseason overhaul in a matter of hours.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / April 4

The Portal Taketh, but Also Giveth to Clemson Basketball

Brad Brownell reloads the frontcourt with 3 major acquisitions this week. The wild and wacky times of NIL/Open Transfer NCAA athletics are fully upon us with college basketball.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / April 4

Clemson adds forward Carter Welling from the transfer portal

Brad Brownell has added another piece from the portal. Utah Valley's Carter Welling, who averaged 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds on 47.8 percent shooting with 1.8 blocks per game, is transferring to Clemson.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 30

Clemson Basketball Set to Host Portal Target

Brad Brownell has been busy since Clemson’s season ended in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With four key players having exhausted eligibility and four more scholarship players entering the portal, Brownell is basically having to rebuild his roster.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 28

Clemson Men's Basketball Set to Host Two Key Transfer Targets

Clemson Tigers' men's basketball head coach Brad Brownell is already looking towards next season's roster, and he's starting out by hitting the Transfer Portal hard.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 27

Clemson Basketball Set to Host Two Portal Targets

Clemson Basketball is in the midst of a roster overhaul. With four key players having exhausted their eligibility and four more scholarship players entering the transfer portal, head coach Brad Brownell is expected to be extremely active in the transfer market.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / March 27

Clemson in contact with mid-major guard Terrance Brown in transfer portal

One of the top mid-major portal players is in contact with Clemson. Fairleigh Dickinson's Terrance Brown, who averaged over 20 points and five rebounds per game for the Knights in the 2024-25 season, has been linked with Brad Brownell and the Tigers.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Brad Brownell Faces Massive Challenge as Clemson Reloads for 2025-2026 Season With Key Portal Moves

As the Clemson Tigers men’s basketball team prepares for the 2025-2026 season, the roster is undergoing a significant transformation. With the departure of key veterans like Chase Hunter, Ian Schieffelin, and Viktor Lakhin, the Tigers are entering a new era—one that will require both returning players and incoming talent to step up in major ways.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / March 22

ACC Basketball Coach Rankings: Where Does Brad Brownell Land?

Clemson just got upset by McNeese, whose coach is headed to NC State. Where does that leave Coach Brownell in the ACC Coaching Rankings. Clemson is set to extend Coach Brownell for the next six seasons.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Fan Reaction: A Divided Fanbase Reacts to Brad Brownell's Proposed Contract Extension

The Clemson University men's basketball program ended its recent NCAA tournament appearance with a disappointing first-round upset loss to McNeese State, reigniting intense debate among the fanbase as news emerged of a potential six-year contract extension for head coach Brad Brownell through 2031.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Beyond the Bracket: Clemson Basketball Faces Critical Moment After Early NCAA Exit

Clemson basketball’s heartbreaking first-round loss to 12th-seeded McNeese State in the 2025 NCAA Tournament wasn’t merely an upset—it was a turning point with profound implications for the future of the program.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Brad Brownell, Clemson Players React to Shocking March Madness Loss: 'This Will Sting Forever'

Providence, RI — March Madness arrived early on Thursday night as No. 12 seed McNeese pulled off the first major upset of the tournament, shocking No. 5 Clemson with a 69-67 win.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Clemson Makes March Madness History With Horrific First Half Performance vs. McNeese

The Clemson Tigers are on upset watch in their first-round matchup against the McNeese State Cowboys, as they trailed by 18 points heading into halftime.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 20

Brad Brownell Announces Decision On His Future At Clemson

Clemson men's basketball head coach Brad Brownell confirmed that he's nearing an extension. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday that Clemson is finalizing a six-year deal to retain Brownell through 2031.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Brownell's Clemson Commitment: New Deal Fuels NCAA Dreams as Tigers Prepare for March Roar

The whispers have turned into a roar. Just as the Clemson Tigers gear up for their NCAA Tournament opener against McNeese State in Providence, news has

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 20

Clemson Tigers Basketball Boss Eager to Complete Contract Extension

The Clemson Tigers men’s basketball team are preparing for Thursday’s NCAA Tournament opener against McNeese State. Tip-off is set for 3:15 p.m. eastern on TruTV.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 19

Reports: Clemson finalizing extension for Brad Brownell

Clemson is finalizing a six-year contract extension for head coach Brad Brownell, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed about the deal that will keep Brownell with the program through the 2030-31 season.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 12

Clemson basketball’s Brad Brownell reveals true feelings amid Indiana coaching rumblings

Clemson basketball head coach Brad Brownell revealed his true feelings on the Indiana coaching vacancy. The No. 1 Tigers enter the ACC Tournament in absolutely stellar form.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 12

Clemson's Brad Brownell Comments On Indiana Basketball Job Opening

As Clemson prepares for an ACC Tournament game Thursday as the No. 3 seed, its coach has come up on various lists as a candidate for the Indiana job. Brad Brownell is in the midst of his winningest season in 15 years at Clemson, tying the all-time program record with 26 wins, previously set in 1990.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 12

ACC Head Coach Responds To Indiana Job Rumors

Clemson men's basketball coach Brad Brownell has done an outstanding job with the program this season. He has helped Clemson be a lock for the NCAA Tournament and secure a double bye in the ACC Tournament this week.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7

No. 11 Clemson chasing new program record vs. Virginia Tech

No. 11 Clemson's dream regular season can end in historic fashion when the Tigers host Virginia Tech on Saturday evening. Clemson (25-5, 17-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) needs a win against the Hokies on Senior Day to surpass the regular-season win total of the 1986-87 Tigers for most in program history.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 3

Indiana Coach Search: Brad Brownell, A Survivor With In-State Ties

Indiana fans love it when a coach has ties to program legend Bob Knight. Clemson coach Brad Brownell was never an assistant to Bob Knight and isn’t technically part of the Knight coaching tree.

Clemson Basketball Pettily Trolls In-State Rival After Blowing Out North Carolina

The Clemson basketball team knocked off ACC foe North Carolina in blowout fashion on Monday night. The Tigers dominated the game from start to finish, leading for the final 29 minutes of action.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

No. 2 Duke takes 16-game win streak to Clemson

Duke players like how they have bonded through all sorts of situations this season. The No. 2 Blue Devils will be put to the test again Saturday night at Clemson.

The greatest players in Duke men's basketball history

The 'Men's Naismith Award winners' quiz

College Basketball News / Hardwood Heroics / July 19

Clemson Tigers: Brad Brownell Gets Eye-Popping Pay Raise After Deep March Madness Run

After leading the Clemson Tigers to the program’s first appearance in the Big Dance since 2021, head coach Brad Brownell impressed the school enough to get an extension and a nice bump in his salary.