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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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 21

Clemson Picked 'Tough Day' to Not Play Its Best

Clemson’s season came to an abrupt end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. The 5th-seeded Tigers fell to 12th-seed McNeese 69-67 in the opening round of the Midwest Region, but for much of the afternoon, the game was not as close as the final score indicated.

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.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / March 20

Recent Success Fueling Clemson to Make Tourney Run

Last year’s run to the Elite Eight was huge for the Clemson basketball program on a multitude of fronts. First and foremost, that kind of success, and the national exposure that comes along with it, helps tremendously on the recruiting trail.

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 / Athlon Sports / March 18

Brownell Linked to Indiana Opening, But Appears Set to Stay at Clemson

The whirlwind of coaching carousel rumors struck Clemson’s Brad Brownell this week, linking him prominently to the head coaching vacancy at Indiana University.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 14

Clemson’s Brad Brownell gets 100% real on ‘awful’ ACC Tournament schedule

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell is revealing his thoughts on the ACC tournament. Brownell isn’t quite happy with how the tournament is managed. “It’s hard to wait around until 9:30 to play.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / March 12

Clemson Head Coach Brad Brownell Addresses Indiana Rumors Before ACC Tournament

The Clemson Tigers are going to be in the March Madness field when the teams are revealed on Selection Sunday, so a good showing during the ACC Tournament won't necessarily do anything for them when it comes to the Big Dance, but it would still be incredible to lift the trophy.

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 / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 8

Three Things To Watch For Men's Basketball against Clemson

Virginia Tech currently sits 10th in the ACC with an 8-11 record in ACC play, including a 5-5 stretch over the last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Clemson Tigers are 9-1 over their last 10, a 10-game stretch that started with a 72-57 win over the Hokies at Cassell Coliseum.

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.

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.

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