The Clemson women’s basketball team has found their new head coach.
According to reports from our friends over at the Clemson Insider, the program is hiring former Chattanooga head coach Shawn Poppie. Clemson’s head coaching search has come to an end, landing one of the better coaches in the country.
Poppie made significant strides as head coach of the Chattanooga women’s basketball team, guiding them to consecutive Southern Conference Tournament championships and securing NCAA Tournament appearances each season. Under his leadership, the Mocs boasted an impressive 48-18 overall record, including an outstanding 28-5 mark in the 2023-24 season.
Before his tenure at Chattanooga, Poppie contributed to the success of various programs. He served as an assistant coach at Virginia Tech, where he played a key role in six consecutive winning seasons and helped lead the team back to the NCAA Tournament after a 15-year absence. Prior to that, Poppie gained coaching experience at Furman University and USC Upstate, showcasing his dedication to developing winning teams. Starting his coaching journey at Limestone College, Poppie’s stellar playing career and coaching acumen earned him induction into the school’s Hall of Fame in 2017.