Clemson receives crystal ball prediction for the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 class

After this crystal ball prediction, Clemson may be the favorite for five-star offensive tackle David Sanders.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have been scorching hot recruiting in the 2025 class, and things could get even hotter for the Tigers sooner rather than later.

Clemson is firmly in the hunt for five-star offensive tackle David Sanders out of Providence Day School (Charlotte, N.C.), and they may just be the favorite for the highly touted tackle after this news. On Wednesday, the Tigers received a crystal ball prediction to land Sanders by 247Sports Notre Dame Insider Tom Loy. Excellent news for the Tigers seeing a crystal ball prediction for Sanders, even if it isn’t from a Clemson insider. Loy is currently 26/26 on his predictions in this class, a clean 100%.

According to 247Sports composite rankings, Sanders is the No. 1 tackle and the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 class. The Tigers need help on the offensive line, and who better to assist than the top offensive lineman in the upcoming class.

Truly huge news on a Wednesday for the program, but it doesn’t by any means guarantee Sanders’ signing. Clemson is trending in the right direction here.

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne’s possible suspension could significantly impact Clemson vs. Georgia

Georgia could be without one of their top offensive weapons for their season opener against Clemson.

Former Clemson star running back Travis Etienne’s younger brother Trevor is a star in his own right, transferring to Georgia in the offseason to bolster the Bulldogs offense even further.

As many of you likely know by now, the Tigers face Georgia for their season opener and Etienne’s status for that is in question. Over the weekend, Etienne was arrested on DUI charges, with a possible suspension on the way. This could seriously impact the matchup between Clemson and the Bulldogs.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart touched on the situation during a press conference Tuesday.

“As we also know, sometimes kids don’t make the best decisions,” Smart said. “The older you get, sometimes the tougher the consequences are for your mistakes. So, he’s not going to let this mistake define him. He’s embarrassed. He’s upset. He knows he made a mistake. It’s a teaching moment, and we hope he gets better from it.”

If disciplinary actions are taken, Etienne could miss the entire game. Without one of their top offensive weapons, the Tigers’ chances naturally increase. This will be a situation to monitor closely.

 

Clemson offers 4-star linebacker Mark Iheanachor

One of the top linebackers in the 2025 class has received an offer from Clemson.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program look to continue their scorching hot run in the 2025 class with another offer.

Four-star linebacker Mark Iheanachor took to social media Tuesday to announce that Clemson has offered him a scholarship. Clemson needs depth at linebacker, and that’s what they’re targeting here.

According to 247Sports, Iheanachor is the No. 33 linebacker in the 2025 class, earning him that four-star label. The Tigers added Sammy Brown and Drew Woodaz in their 2024 class, but there are some clear needs remaining at the position. This is one to monitor closely as the Tigers’ defense continues to build and work towards remaining elite.

Clemson offers 4-star edge rusher Chinedu Onyeagoro

A 4-star edge rusher in the 2025 class is on the Tigers’ radar.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program are among the hottest teams recruiting in the 2025 class, with the Tigers offering another huge recruit in the class.

Four-star edge rusher Chinedu Onyeagoro, out of King Drew Magnet High School (Los Angeles, Calif.), took to social media Tuesday to announce that Clemson has offered him a scholarship. The Tigers look to continue to bolster their electric defensive line and pass rush with another member in the 2025 class.

According to 247Sports site rankings, Onyeagoro currently ranks as the No. 23 edge and the No. 243 overall recruit in the class. Onyeagoro didn’t start playing football until his sophomore year, and he primarily played basketball throughout his life. A transition that is not uncommon for some athletes.

South Carolina leading scorer Meechie Johnson enters the transfer portal

South Carolina is losing its leading scorer to the transfer portal.

The South Carolina men’s basketball team is losing one of their top players to the transfer portal.

Gamecocks’ leading scorer, Meechie Johnson, announced Monday that he is entering the transfer portal, likely ending his time at South Carolina. Johnson was the Gamecocks leading scorer this past season, leaving a large vacancy for the program.

Meechie earned All-SEC honors this past season, averaging 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists.

“Coach Paris has been very impactful in my life and my development, and that is my guy forever, but all being said, I will be entering the transfer portal and will also consider testing the NBA Draft waters.”

Johnson looks for greener pastures elsewhere.

Clemson women’s basketball hires new head coach, per report

Clemson women’s basketball has their new head coach.

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.

Clemson’s Blake Wright named ACC Player of the Week

Wright earns Player of the Week for his awesome showing.

CLEMSON, S.C. – Senior infielder Blake Wright (Belleair, Fla.) was named ACC Player-of-the-Week, announced Monday by the league office. He joined Wake Forest’s Chase Burns, who was named ACC Pitcher-of-the-Week, in receiving conference accolades. ACC baseball weekly honors are determined by a vote of a select media panel and are announced on Mondays throughout the regular season.

Wright had one of the best weeks in school history by going 13-for-22 (.591) with six home runs, 21 RBIs, 10 runs, a 1.409 slugging percentage, two walks and a .625 on-base percentage in leading Clemson to a 5-0 record in five games, including a three-game sweep of No. 7 Florida State. He had at least one run, one hit and three RBIs in each of the five games on the week.

He went 4-for-4 with three RBIs against Winthrop on Tuesday, then went 3-for-4 with a Tiger-record-tying three home runs and six RBIs against Presbyterian at Greenville, S.C. on Wednesday.

Then against the Seminoles, he hit three homers with 12 RBIs in three games. He hit a three-run homer in the 15-5 win in seven innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. In the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday, he hit a grand slam in the ninth inning to tie the score during Clemson’s eight-run ninth inning and 9-8 victory. On Sunday, he went 3-for-5 with another grand slam, this time in the seventh inning to give Clemson the lead for good after the Tigers trailed 11-2 in the sixth inning.

On the season, he is hitting .365 with 35 runs, two doubles, a triple, 13 homers, 40 RBIs, a .779 slugging percentage and .407 on-base percentage in 24 games.

–Via Clemson Athletic Communications

Watch: PJ Hall emotional following Clemson’s huge win over Baylor

After Clemson’s win over Baylor, PJ Hall was emotional, showing everyone how much Clemson means to him.

The Clemson men’s basketball team scored a massive win in the Second Round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, beating Baylor 72-64 and advancing to the Sweet 16 to face the Arizona Wildcats.

Clemson advances to the Sweet 16 for just the second time since 1997, which should tell you enough about how big of a win this is for the program. While Clemson’s star big man PJ Hall hasn’t been playing his best basketball in the tournament, his emotions after the game showed how much this win meant to him and the program.

“It is special. It is what I came here for,” Hall said after the game. “It has been a dream of mine to get to this tournament and then advance far in it and just take another step in that.”

“I love these guys to death man. There are so many guys that care, from the managers to 15 guys on the bench,” Hall said. “It is just a special group. Golly, this is fun.”

Clemson was struggling before entering the tournament, but that doesn’t matter if you get hot at the right time. The Tigers are hot right now, when it matters the most.

“After the BC game, we got punched in the mouth by just about everybody you could think of and that shows the resilience and depth of this team to stick together and to know none of that mattered,” Hall said. “None of the favorites matter. None of that mattered. All that mattered was in this room, this staff and the heart we have been showing for two games straight.”

Clemson faces a tough Arizona team in the Sweet 16, but we can expect them to bring their best.

Joe Girard: ‘All those fire Brownell guys can, you know, kiss it’

Joe Girard and PJ Hall had something to say for the Brad Brownell haters of the world.

Brad Brownell and the Clemson men’s basketball team are making waves in the NCAA Tournament, securing a spot in the Sweet 16 with a nail-biting 72-64 triumph over the Baylor Bears. RJ Godfrey’s composure on the free throw line proved pivotal as he extended Clemson’s lead in the game’s closing moments. This hard-earned victory signifies a major milestone for the Tigers, marking their return to the Sweet 16 after a six-year absence.

With each player stepping up when it mattered most, Clemson showcased resilience and determination throughout the game, fending off Baylor’s challenges to emerge victorious. As they continue their tournament journey, the Tigers are poised to make an even deeper impact, fueled by their momentum and collective effort on the court.

For a team like Clemson to make a run like this means not only the players are performing but also the coach. Brownell has done a phenomenal job with this team, and Joe Girard and PJ Hall wanted to send the Brownell haters a message after their big win.

“I don’t like really doing this, but all those fire Brownell guys can, you know, kiss it,” Girard said to WYFF’s Marc Wideman. “He has done an unbelievable job here. He has built this program for 14 years. He has been in the league for so long. You don’t get that every day. You don’t get that everywhere.

“Brownell is an unbelievable coach. Obviously, he has a lot of strategy and techniques he likes to do and that is why he is so successful.  Shoutout to Coach for making history. It is unbelievable.”

Hall added to the defense of their head coach, showing how much Brownell means to this squad.

“For four years I have had to listen to people hating on that man and they do not understand how incredible he is behind closed doors and how much of genius he is,” Hall said. “He is a blessing to be at Clemson.

“There are people that support him thick and through and we love that, but everybody needs to know that Coach Brownell is arguably the best coach to come through Clemson in terms of Xs and Os and we are trying to prove that right now.”

Next up for the Tigers is Arizona in the Sweet 16, Thursday (7 p.m., CBS) in Los Angeles.

Clemson gymnastics earns program’s first NCAA Tournament

Clemson gymnastics is going to the NCAA Tournament in their first season as a program.

CLEMSON – The Clemson gymnastics team has qualified for the 2024 NCAA Tournament, it was announced on Monday afternoon by the NCAA. The Tigers will travel to Gainesville, Fla., to compete in the first round against Iowa State on Thursday, April 4.

The winner of Clemson’s April 4 dual meet against Iowa State will face Florida, Missouri, and Georgia in a quad meet on Friday, April 5, while the other portion of the regional includes Utah, Michigan State, Towson, and Maryland. The regional final will be held on Sunday, April 7.

2024 AAI Award Nominee Rebecca Wells was selected as an individual all-around competitor, while Molly Arnold was selected as both a vault and floor specialist. Kielyn McCright will serve as an individual event specialist on beam, and Brie Clark on floor.

Additional information including meet times and broadcast information will be made available at a later date.

–Via Clemson Athletic Communications