Clemson Basketball Expectations

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Season Overview

The Tigers experienced both highs and lows last season. A notable highlight was their thrilling victory 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.

Historic Conference Performance

Clemson dominated the ACC regular season with an outstanding 18-2 record—the best in school history.

Disappointing Defeats

Despite their strong conference showing, Clemson fell short of winning the ACC regular season title after a triple-overtime home loss to a struggling Georgia Tech team. They ultimately finished behind Duke and tied with Louisville.

In the ACC Tournament, the Tigers defeated SMU but lost to Louisville.
The season ended abruptly with a tough loss to McNeese in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.

McNeese’s coach, Will Wade, a Clemson alumnus now leading NC State, appears set to be a persistent challenge for Clemson basketball.

Thus, last year combined Clemson’s best-ever conference performance with the harsh reality that their only NCAA recognition was a brief tournament appearance.

Author’s Summary

Clemson basketball delivered historic conference success paired with disappointing postseason exits, highlighting a season of both promise and setbacks.

Shakin The Southland — 2025-11-03