2017–18 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team

2017–18 Clemson Tigers men's basketball
NCAA Tournament, Sweet Sixteen
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
Ranking
Coaches No. 15
AP No. 20
2017–18 record 25–10 (11–7 ACC)
Head coach Brad Brownell (8th season)
Assistant coach Antonio Reynolds Dean (1st season)
Assistant coach Dick Bender (2nd season)
Assistant coach Steve Smith (6th season)
Home arena Littlejohn Coliseum
2017–18 ACC men's basketball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 1 Virginia †17–1 .944  31–3  .912
No. 9 Duke13–5 .722  29–8  .784
No. 22 Miami (FL)11–7 .611  22–10  .688
No. 20 Clemson11–7 .611  25–10  .714
NC State11–7 .611  21–12  .636
No. 10 North Carolina11–7 .611  26–11  .703
Virginia Tech10–8 .556  21–12  .636
Florida State9–9 .500  23–12  .657
Louisville9–9 .500  22–14  .611
Notre Dame8–10 .444  21–15  .583
Syracuse8–10 .444  23–14  .622
Boston College7–11 .389  19–16  .543
Georgia Tech6–12 .333  13–19  .406
Wake Forest4–14 .222  11–20  .355
Pittsburgh0–18 .000  8–24  .250
† 2018 ACC Tournament winner
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2017–18 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team represented Clemson University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by eighth-year head coach Brad Brownell, the Tigers played their home games at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 25–10, 11–7 in ACC play to finish in four-way tie for third place. They defeated Boston College in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament before losing in the semifinals to Virginia. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament where they defeated New Mexico State and Auburn to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen. The Tigers 25 wins tied the most in program history and their 11 conference wins are the most in program history.[1]

Previous season

The Tigers finished the 2016–17 season 17–16, 6–12 in ACC play to finish in 12th place. They lost in the second round of the ACC Tournament to Duke. They received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost in the first round to Oakland.

Offseason

On June 19, 2017, the Tigers announced the signing of Antonio Reynolds Dean as an assistant coach.[2] Dean replaces longtime assistant Mike Winiecki, who left the program in April.[3]

Departures

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Reason for Departure
Legend Robertin00C7'0"260JuniorLondon, EnglandTransferred to Nicholls State University[4]
Ty Hudson1G6'1"200SophomoreMableton, GATransferred to Jacksonville St.[5][6]
Jaron Blossomgame5F6'7"220 SeniorAlpharetta, GAGraduated/2017 NBA draft
Avry Holmes12G6'2"195Graduate StudentSalem, ORGraduated
Riley McGillan44G6'0"170Graduate StudentFort Mill, SCGraduated
Sidy Djitte50C6'10"240SeniorDakar, SenegalGraduated

Incoming transfers

NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious School
Mark Donnal5C6'9"240Graduate StudentMonclova, OHGraduate transfer from Michigan. Will play immediately in the 2017–18 season under NCAA transfer rules.

2017 recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Malik William
#26 PF		 Orlando, FL The First Academy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jul 27, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Aamir Simms
#27 PF		 Saint George, VA Blue Ridge School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Sep 22, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
A.J. Oliver
#38 SG		 Central, SC D.W. Daniel High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 1, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Clyde Trapp Jr.
SG		 Hopkins, SC Lower Richland High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 188 lb (85 kg) Nov 9, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A   ESPN grade: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: NA   Rivals: NA  ESPN: NA
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2017 Clemson Basketball Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  • "Clemson Tigers". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.

    2018 recruiting class

    Roster

    2017–18 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team
    PlayersCoaches
    Pos.#NameHeightWeightYearHometown
    G 0 Clyde Trapp 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)192 lb (87 kg) Fr Columbia, South Carolina
    G 2 Marcquise Reed 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)189 lb (86 kg) RS Jr Landover, Maryland
    G 3 Lyles Davis (W) 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)160 lb (73 kg) Jr Charleston, South Carolina
    G 4 Shelton Mitchell 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)194 lb (88 kg) RS Jr Waxhaw, North Carolina
    F/C 5 Mark Donnal 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)240 lb (109 kg) GS Monclova, Ohio
    G 10 Gabe DeVoe 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)207 lb (94 kg) Sr Shelby, North Carolina
    G 11 Isaac Fields (W) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg) So Pewee Valley, Kentucky
    F 14 Elijah Thomas 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)237 lb (108 kg) Jr Lancaster, Texas
    F 20 Malik William 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)226 lb (103 kg) Fr Orlando, Florida
    G 21 Anthony Oliver II 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg) RS Fr Clemson, South Carolina
    G 22 Scott Spencer 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg) So Suffolk, Virginia
    F 24 David Skara 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)208 lb (94 kg) RS Jr Zadar, Croatia
    F 25 Aamir Simms 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)237 lb (108 kg) RS Fr Palmyra, Virginia
    F 32 Donte Grantham 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)215 lb (98 kg) Sr Martinsburg, West Virginia
    Head coach
    Assistant coach(es)
    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • (W) Walk-on

    Roster
    Last update: 6/19/2017

    Schedule and results

    Date
    time, TV    		 Rank# Opponent# Result Record High points High rebounds High assists Site (attendance)
    city, state
    Exhibition
    Nov 2, 2017*
    7:00 PM    		 Augusta W 80–56 
    		 18 – Grantham  9 – Thomas  5 – Devoe  Littlejohn Coliseum 
    Clemson, SC
    Nov 5, 2017*
    12:30 PM    		 Tennessee
    Exhibition for Hurricane Relief    		 L 71–67 
    		 25 – Reed  8 – Reed  3 – Grantham  Littlejohn Coliseum (4,112)
    Clemson, SC
    Non-conference regular season
    Nov 10, 2017*
    7:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 Western Carolina W 85–57  1–0
    		  14 – Grantham  6 – Simms  6 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (8,188)
    Clemson, SC
    Nov 12, 2017*
    2:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 North Carolina A&T W 87–63  2–0
    		  17 – Grantham  12 – Grantham  6 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (5,528)
    Clemson, SC
    Nov 16, 2017*
    5:00 PM, ESPN2    		 vs. Ohio
    Charleston Classic quarterfinal    		 W 81–76  3–0
    		  20 – Grantham  15 – Thomas  5 – Mitchell  TD Arena (3,175)
    Charleston, SC
    Nov 17, 2017*
    9:30 PM, ESPNU    		 vs. Hofstra
    Charleston Classic semifinal    		 W 78–59  4–0
    		  22 – Grantham  11 – Reed  6 – Reed  TD Arena (3,087)
    Charleston, SC
    Nov 19, 2017*
    9:30 PM, ESPN2    		 vs. Temple
    Charleston Classic final    		 L 60–67  4–1
    		  16 – Mitchell  9 – Grantham  4 – Tied  TD Arena (2,263)
    Charleston, SC
    Nov 24, 2017*
    3:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 Texas Southern W 84–77  5–1
    		  26 – Thomas  16 – Thomas  3 – 4 Tied  Littlejohn Coliseum (5,526)
    Clemson, SC
    Nov 29, 2017*
    7:00 PM, ESPN2    		 at Ohio State
    ACC–Big Ten Challenge    		 W 79–65  6–1
    		  22 – Reed  8 – Thomas  6 – Tied  Value City Arena (17,189)
    Columbus, OH
    Dec 3, 2017*
    3:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 UNC Asheville W 83–52  7–1
    		  19 – Reed  10 – Grantham  6 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (5,932)
    Clemson, SC
    Dec 9, 2017*
    3:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 Samford W 81–59  8–1
    		  20 – Tied  11 – Thomas  5 – Tied  Littlejohn Coliseum (7,434)
    Clemson, SC
    Dec 16, 2017*
    4:30 PM, FS2    		 vs. No. 22 Florida
    Orange Bowl Basketball Classic    		 W 71–69  9–1
    		  22 – Reed  10 – Thomas  6 – Reed  BB&T Center (9,152)
    Sunrise, FL
    Dec 19, 2017*
    7:00 PM, ESPN2    		 South Carolina
    Rivalry    		 W 64–48  10–1
    		  25 – Reed  7 – Grantham  3 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (8,031)
    Clemson, SC
    Dec 22, 2017*
    3:00 PM, ACCN Extra    		 Louisiana W 89–60  11–1
    		  17 – Grantham  10 – Grantham  6 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (6,847)
    Clemson, SC
    ACC regular season
    Dec 30, 2017
    4:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 NC State W 78–62  12–1
    (1–0)    		  18 – Reed  10 – Thomas  5 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Jan 3, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 25 at Boston College W 74–70  13–1
    (2–0)    		  23 – Grantham  14 – Grantham  5 – Grantham  Conte Forum (3,911)
    Chestnut Hill, MA
    Jan 6, 2018
    12:00 PM, ACCN    		 No. 25 Louisville W 74–69 OT 14–1
    (3–0)    		  24 – Reed  11 – Grantham  3 – Tied  Littlejohn Coliseum (7,594)
    Clemson, SC
    Jan 11, 2018
    9:00 PM, ESPN    		 No. 19 at NC State L 77–78  14–2
    (3–1)    		  17 – Reed  10 – Devoe  3 – 3 Tied  PNC Arena (17,526)
    Raleigh, NC
    Jan 13, 2018
    3:00 PM, ESPNU    		 No. 19 No. 18 Miami (FL) W 72–63  15–2
    (4–1)    		  18 – Grantham  7 – Reed  7 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Jan 16, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 20 at No. 15 North Carolina L 79–87  15–3
    (4–2)    		  21 – Reed  6 – Thomas  5 – Grantham  Dean E. Smith Center (20,155)
    Chapel Hill, NC
    Jan 20, 2018
    4:00 PM, ESPN    		 No. 20 Notre Dame W 67–58  16–3
    (5–2)    		  17 – Devoe  7 – Tied  5 – Mitchell  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Jan 23, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 18 at No. 2 Virginia L 36–61  16–4
    (5–3)    		  11 – Devoe  6 – Simms  2 – Mitchell  John Paul Jones Arena (14,149)
    Charlottesvile, VA
    Jan 28, 2018
    6:00 PM, ESPNU    		 No. 18 at Georgia Tech W 72–70  17–4
    (6–3)    		  25 – Devoe  5 – 3 Tied  11 – Reed  McCamish Pavilion (8,600)
    Atlanta, GA
    Jan 30, 2018
    7:00 PM, ESPN    		 No. 20 No. 19 North Carolina W 82–78  18–4
    (7–3)    		  20 – Reed  8 – Reed  5 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Feb 3, 2018
    2:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 20 at Wake Forest W 75–67  19–4
    (8–3)    		  24 – DeVoe  7 – Tied  2 – 3 Tied  LJVM Coliseum (10,468)
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Feb 8, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 16 Pittsburgh W 72–48  20–4
    (9–3)    		  25 – DeVoe  11 – Thomas  7 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (7,573)
    Clemson, SC
    Feb 14, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 11 at Florida State L 79–81 OT 20–5
    (9–4)    		  23 – Reed  9 – Thomas  4 – Reed  Donald L. Tucker Center (9,131)
    Tallahassee, FL
    Feb 18, 2018
    1:00 PM, ACCN    		 No. 11 No. 12 Duke L 57–66  20–6
    (9–5)    		  13 – 3 Tied  15 – Thomas  5 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Feb 21, 2018
    7:00 PM, ACCRSN    		 No. 15 at Virginia Tech L 58–65  20–7
    (9–6)    		  28 – Reed  10 – Tied  3 – Tied  Cassell Coliseum (9,275)
    Blacksburg, VA
    Feb 24, 2018
    3:00 PM, ACCN    		 No. 15 Georgia Tech W 75–67  21–7
    (10–6)    		  25 – DeVoe  6 – Tied  5 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (9,000)
    Clemson, SC
    Feb 28, 2018
    7:00 PM, ESPNU    		 No. 18 Florida State W 76–63  22–7
    (11–6)    		  22 – Reed  8 – Thomas  5 – Reed  Littlejohn Coliseum (7,242)
    Clemson, SC
    Mar 3, 2018
    2:00 PM, ACCN    		 No. 18 at Syracuse L 52–55  22–8
    (11–7)    		  21 – Reed  9 – DeVoe  5 – DeVoe  Carrier Dome (28,670)
    Syracuse, NY
    ACC Tournament
    Mar 8, 2018
    2:00 pm, ESPN    		 (4) No. 19 vs. (12) Boston College
    Quarterfinals    		 W 90–82  23–8
    		  25 – DeVoe  12 – Thomas  4 – Tied  Barclays Center (17,732)
    Brooklyn, NY
    Mar 9, 2018
    7:00 pm, ESPN    		 (4) No. 19 vs. (1) No. 1 Virginia
    Semifinals    		 L 58–64  23–9
    		  18 – Mitchell  7 – Thomas  3 – DeVoe  Barclays Center (17,732)
    Brooklyn, NY
    NCAA Tournament
    Mar 16, 2018*
    9:57 pm, truTV    		 (5 MW) No. 20 vs. (12 MW) New Mexico State
    First Round    		 W 79–68  24–9
    		  23 – Mitchell  10 – Thomas  5 – Mitchell  Viejas Arena (10,092)
    San Diego, CA
    Mar 18, 2018*
    7:10 pm, TBS    		 (5 MW) No. 20 vs. (4 MW) No. 19 Auburn
    Second Round    		 W 84–53  25–9
    		  22 – DeVoe  11 – Thomas  6 – Mitchell  Viejas Arena (11,628)
    San Diego, CA
    Mar 23, 2018*
    7:07 pm, CBS    		 (5 MW) No. 20 vs. (1 MW) No. 4 Kansas
    Sweet Sixteen    		 L 76–80  25–10
    		  31 – DeVoe  9 – DeVoe  3 – DeVoe  CenturyLink Center Omaha (17,399)
    Omaha, NE
    *Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. MW=Midwest.
    All times are in Eastern Time.

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
    NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
    Week
    Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Final 
    AP NR NR NR NR NR NR RV RV 25 19 20 18 20 16 11 15 18 19 20 Not released 
    Coaches NR NR NR NR NR NR RV RV 25 17 18 17 20 15 12 17 18 20 18 15

    *AP does not release post-NCAA tournament rankings

    See also

    References

    1. ↑ "Clemson's Season Still Sweet Despite 80-76 loss to Kansas". clemsontigers.com. Clemson University Athletic Department. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
    2. ↑ "Dean named Clemson Assistant Men's Basketball Coach". TigerNet.com. Tigernet.com. June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
    3. ↑ "Reynolds Dean named Clemson assistant basketball coach". USA TODAY Sports. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
    4. ↑ "Clemson center Legend Robertin transferring from basketball team". Charleston Post and Courier. May 9, 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
    5. ↑ Ryan Kantor (April 9, 2017). "Ty Hudson to Transfer from Clemson Basketball". shakinthesouthland.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
    6. ↑ Tony Crumpton (July 14, 2017). "Report: Former Clemson guard to transfer to Jacksonville St". Retrieved July 14, 2017.
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