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Clemson Basketball: Duke Preview – Stats, Analytics, Analysis

Duke 2025-2026 Season Overall Record: 22-2 ACC Record: 11-1 Previous 3 Games 2/10: W – 70 – 54 vs Pittsburgh @ Away 2/7: L – 68 – 71 vs Duke @ Away 2/3: W – 67 – 49 vs Boston College @ Home Duke Personnel Starters Bench Key Analytics (Per KenPom.com – National Rank in ()) KenPom Ranking – 3 Offense […]

25 days ago | 1 read

Clemson Baseball: Infield Preview

Hello baseball fans, the hours are ticking down to the start of the 2026 baseball season. I haven’t covered baseball in several years, but it feels less gross than other college sports at the moment. While basketball and football are imploding, baseball keeps chugging along (don’t tell me if I’m wrong about this, I need […]

MLB

25 days ago | 2 reads

Clemson Baseball Season Begins with Home Series vs. Army

The Road to Omaha begins today as your #17th ranked Clemson Tigers host a three game tilt with the Army Black Knights. After an exciting season that had a disappointing end in the regionals, its safe to say Tiger fans are chomping at the bit to see what year four of the Erik Bakich era […]

MLB

25 days ago | 2 reads

Clemson Baseball Preview: Outfielders

After a cold winter heated up by our Tiger basketball squads (men’s and women’s!), we are back for Clemson baseball. As we get excited to get the season going, let’s take a look at who is manning the outfield for the 2026 Tigers. #99 Nate Savoie Nate is a portal addition to Clemson that can […]

26 days ago | 4 reads

Hokies knock off Clemson in sluggish affair

Clemson returned from a west coast trip with an opportunity to keep pace atop the ACC standings ahead of a huge road trip to Duke on Saturday. It appears the Tigers were either jetlagged from their recent travel or looking ahead, as the Hokies of Virginia Tech waltzed into town and handled business, winning 76-66 […]

27 days ago | 2 reads

#20 Clemson Basketball Preview: Virginia Tech

Clemson Looks to Maintain 1st Place in the ACC WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 11 7pmWHERE: LittlejohnTV: ACCN Clemson returns from a triumphant west coast trip and a dominant win over California to get to 20-4 and 10-1 in the league. The Hokies are in desperate need of a big win to provide some CPR to their […]

28 days ago | 6 reads

ACC Power Rankings: Tar Heels Shock Duke, NC State Keeps Climbing

Bottom-Feeders 18. Pittsburgh: The Panthers were utterly blown out by both Virginia and SMU. Those are two tournament teams, but they weren’t competitive and have lost nine of their last 11. At 9-15 (2-9), this is the worst team in the ACC. 17. Boston College: They’ve now lost four straight including a blowout to Duke […]

30 days ago | 5 reads

Clemson Smothers California 77-55

Another successful business trip. After narrowly dispatching Stanford just days prior, Clemson took on its second West Coast opponent of the week and dismantled the California Bears by a score of 77-55. After a sloppy opening 5 minutes which saw shot clock violations from both teams and multiple turnovers, the Tigers flipped a switch and […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Clemson Basketball: Cal Golden Bears Preview

#20 Clemson Tigers 19-3 (9-1) vs. California Bears 17-6 (5-5)When: Saturday, February 7th at 8:00pmWhere: Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CaliforniaHow to Watch: ACC Network The Clemson Tigers (19-4) (9-1) will wrap up their west coast road trip on Saturday night as they head to Berkeley, California to take on the Golden Bears of Cal. The Tigers […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Clemson Outlasts Stanford, 66-64

Clemson rose to the occasion when it needed to in a late West-Coast showdown with Stanford, claiming its 9th ACC win of the season and its 13th straight road win in ACC play. In a close back-and-forth game, the Tigers struggled with uncharacteristic turnovers and a sluggish offense. The first half was tightly contested, with […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Clemson Basketball: Stanford Preview

Game Information When: Wednesday, February 3rd Where: The Maples Pavilion, Palo Alto, California What Time? 10 PM Est (plan your caffeine intake accordingly) 2025-2026 Season Overall Record: 14-7 ACC Record: 3-5 Previous 3 Games 1/31: L – 88-80 vs Florida State @Away 1/28: L- 70 – 79 vs Miami @ Away 1/24: L – 66 – 78 vs Cal @ […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

ACC Power Rankings: Duke Flexes, Louisville Comeback, Cal Upsets Miami

18. Pittsburgh: The Panthers beat Wake Forest but lost to Clemson this week. They’ve lost 7 of 9 overall though. 17. Boston College: The Eagles were competitive in close losses to Notre Dame and Virginia. 16. Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets lost to Virginia Tech and UNC. They’ve lost three in a row since the […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Clemson claims 15th straight against Pitt

The snow could not keep the Tigers from having the hot hand inside Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday afternoon, as Clemson cruised to its eighth ACC win in nine tries by defeating the Pitt Panthers, 63-52. It was a slow offensive start to the afternoon for both teams, as a slew of missed shots and turnovers […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Clemson Basketball: Pittsburgh Panthers Preview

Pittsburgh Panthers 9-12 (2-6) at Clemson Tigers 17-4 (7-1)When: Saturday 1/31, 12:00pm EasternTV: ACC NetworkWhere: Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, SC Temperature Check on Clemson Clemson finds themselves ranked 28th in KenPom and holds sole possession of 2nd place in the ACC at 7-1 in conference play with NC State and Virginia nipping at their heels […]

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Clemson 2026 Football Schedule Announced

Last night the ACC announced the 2026 football schedule and this year it seems like the ACC decided to favor the Tigers. There isn’t much to complain about this year with the schedule. Below is the 2026 Clemson schedule along with a few sometimes cynical thoughts. Clemson @ LSU – Sept 5th Who knows how […]

about 1 month ago | 7 reads

2nd Half Surge Propels Wahlin and #18 Tigers over Georgia Tech, 77-63

The Clemson Tigers (17–4, 7–1 ACC) bounced back from their first conference loss of the season with a convincing 77–63 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11–9, 2–5 ACC) on Saturday in Atlanta. The victory at McCamish Pavilion extended Clemson’s ACC road winning streak to 12 games and continued an unusual trend in the […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Clemson Basketball Preview: at Georgia Tech

Clemson Tigers 16-4 (6-1) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 11-8 (2-4) When: Saturday, January 24th – NoonWhere: McCamish Pavilion – Atlanta, GATV: ACC Network The Rivalry The Tigers and the Yellow Jackets are permanent basketball rivals (whereas FSU is Clemson’s permanent football rival) making this game one of an annual home-and-home between the two foes. […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Clemson Basketball: Clemson 76 – NC State 80

Clemson dropped its first ACC game of the season at home to NC State in overtime, 80-76. RJ Godrey led the way for the Tigers with 16 points, with Carter Welling (14) and Ace Buckner (12) joining him in double figures. The Wolfpack was paced by basketball vagabond Ven-Allen Luben, with Darrion Williams chipping in […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Clemson Basketball Preview: NC State Wolfpack

When: Saturday, 1/17/2026 Where: Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, South Carolina Time: 7:00 Channel: ACC Network 2025-2026 Season Overall Record: 12-6 ACC Record: 3-2 Previous 3 Games: 1/17 – L: 78 – 74 vs Georgia Tech @ Home 1/10 – W: 113 – 69 vs Florida State @ Away 1/6 – W: 79 – 71 vs Boston College @ […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

#22 Clemson Wins Battle of the ACC Unbeatens 69-59 over Miami

9 Wins in a Row Now! Just like with SMU, the Clemson Tigers had another high scoring unit playing in the mud on Saturday afternoon, holding the Miami Hurricanes under 60 when they came in averaging just under 90 points a game. Clemson’s balanced attack was once again on display, as Carter Welling led the […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Clemson Basketball Preview: Miami Hurricanes

Game Day Information When: Saturday, 1/17/2026 Where: Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, South Carolina Time: 2:15 Channel: The CW 2025-2026 Season Overall Record: 12-4 Big 10 Record: 2-3 Previous 3 Games 1/13: W – 81 – 69 vs Notre Dame @ Away 1/10: W – 91 – 81 vs Georgia Tech @ Home 1/7: W – 81 – 77 vs Wake Forest […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

#22 Clemson Handles BC 74-50 to Extend Win Streak to 8

A Nick Davidson Explosion Sparks Victory Clemson shook off a bit of a slow start to eventually dispatch of Boston College on Tuesday night in Littlejohn. Clemson fans were treated to what made Nick Davidson such a sought after transfer as he had the entire arsenal on display during an incredible 21-9 personal run against […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Clemson Transfer Portal Class Notes

After years of the transfer portal being a net negative, Coach Swinney finally acquiesced to the changing nature of college football and hit a home run in the portal by adding a slew of immediate starters who change the outlook for 2026 in a big way. In the video and article below, we give a […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads