Clemson basketball vs. Duke basketball is the biggest game of the Tigers’ season most years, carrying major ACC implications, so it came as no surprise when Clemson head coach Brad Brownell joined ESPN College GameDay ahead of tipoff.
Now in his 18th season at Clemson, Brownell was first asked how he assessed his surroundings inside Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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“It’s outstanding,” Brownell said. “Probably not as good as the officials, but it will do.”
Brownell was then asked what Clemson must do to give itself a chance to knock Duke off its perch, and the answer started with slowing down Duke star Cameron Boozer.
“Well, we might have five guys covering Boozer on the drive,” Brownell jokingly said. “He’s just unbelievable. Certainly, maybe the first or second couple of picks in the draft.”
The praise aligns with national perception. In nearly every NBA mock draft, Boozer is projected as a top-five selection, showing the magnitude of the challenge in front of Clemson today.
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Brownell also reflected on how this Clemson team has maintained consistency and found ways to win throughout the season.
“We just have a true program,” Brownell said. “We have styles that we recruit to. I’m just really proud of this group. This is a really true team, and this is a team to celebrate for sure.”
To close his appearance, Brownell was asked about the status of Carter Welling. The answer was simple.
“He’s good to go.”
When the lights are brightest and the stakes are highest, moments like this remind everyone how far Clemson basketball has come. A national spotlight. ACC implications. A chance to measure yourself against the sport’s gold standard. Nights like this are no longer rare for Clemson; they’re becoming expected.
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