When Wright State took a six-point lead with 13:55 to play in the first-round game of the NIT last Tuesday, it would have been easy for Clemson’s seniors to fold. Point guard and fellow senior Shelton Mitchell was already out with a knee injury and playing in the NIT was not exactly the motivation Marcquise […]
CHARLOTTE — Prior to Wednesday’s loss to NC State in the ACC Tournament, Clemson controlled its own destiny when it came to its post-season aspirations. Now, after blowing an 18-point lead, the Tigers post-season tournament fate lies in the hands of the NCAA Tournament selection committee. “There is nothing we can do to help it. […]
CHARLOTTE — As one might expect, Clemson’s locker room following Wednesday’s loss to NC State was quiet and somber. Just an hour before, that same locker room was enthusiastic and full of joy and energy as the Tigers built a 16-point lead at halftime. They made seven of their first eight three pointers in the […]
Clemson University men’s basketball’s Marcquise Reed and Elijah Thomas earned All-ACC recognition, announced by the league office on Monday. Reed, a graduate senior guard, was named to the All-ACC Third Team. He earned preseason second-team honors and was named to the second-team last year. The Landover, Md. native leads Clemson in scoring and is third […]
Clemson center Elijah Thomas will be one of five seniors today playing in their last game at Littlejohn Coliseum when the Tigers host Syracuse at noon. Thomas spoke about his journey at Clemson and how Senior Day will be a fun moment for him and his teammates. Thomas also spoke about the Tigers’ opportunity today, […]
Playing basketball for Brad Brownell is a little different than most college coaches. You have to be willing to play a little defense, too. No one on Clemson’s basketball team does that better than center Elijah Thomas, who had seven of the Tigers’ 10 blocks in a 64-37 win over Wake Forest on Sunday. “Everyone […]
Clemson center Elijah Thomas scored 23 points and tied his career-high with 10 field goals as the Tigers routed Wake Forest, 64-37, Sunday at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers’ center also had seven of Clemson’s 10 blocks. They held the Demon Deacons to 23.7 percent shooting, while the 37 points allowed is tied for the lowest […]
Elijah Thomas scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season as Clemson rolled to an easy 64-37 victory over Wake Forest Sunday at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson. The win was the Tigers’ second straight in the ACC and the first time they have recorded back-to-back wins since December when […]
Braxton Beverley hit one three-pointer all afternoon for No. 21 NC State. Unfortunately for Clemson, it came on the last play of the game. The Wolfpack point guard drained a triple as time expired Saturday, as NC State stunned the visiting Tigers, 69-67, at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Clemson (11-8, 1-5 ACC) seemed to […]
While one of Clemson’s top players is getting back into form, another could be available when the Tigers travel to Columbia Saturday afternoon to take on rival South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena. Clemson head coach Brad Brownell said to the media on Friday that guard Marcquise Reed has an outside chance of playing some […]