No. 20 Clemson was unable to pull off a season sweep of Florida State. The Tigers defeated the Seminoles 77-67 at Littlejohn Coliseum last month, but FSU beat Clemson 80-61 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Saturday.
With the risk of a mid-season collapse looming, Brad Brownell hopes to rally his troops and play the type of basketball that soared Clemson to early-season success.
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No. 20 Clemson came out on the losing end of a matchup with Georgia Tech on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets knocked down 16 3-pointers and defeated the Tigers 83-65 at McCamish Pavilion.
Brad Brownell knows that the COVID-19 ravaged season, combined with ongoing political unrest, is weighing heavy on his team. His priority? Reminding them to prioritize their mental health.
Clemson Men’s Basketball has announced a temporary pause of all team activity after a positive COVID-19 test result and subsequent contact tracing within the program.
Brad Brownell had always known about Nick Honor's tendency for independence and gave him an offseason challenge to improve his vocality as a leader. Just a third of the way into the season, it's paying off on the court.
Grit is becoming an even more defining characteristic of this Brownell-coached Clemson basketball team. This season, the Tigers are just finding ways to win.