On Friday, Clemson announced that Shawn Poppie has agreed to a new five-year contract worth $5.05 million, a clear indication of the program’s direction. The deal will pay Poppie $850,000 annually and can escalate to as high as $900,000 during the 2030–31 season, reflecting Clemson’s long-term commitment to sustaining success in women’s basketball.
Since arriving in Tigertown, Poppie has overseen a steady rebuild, prioritizing player development, defensive intensity, and a competitive, passionate culture that had been missing in recent seasons. That vision is beginning to show tangible results.
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Clemson is currently 16–8 overall and 7–5 in ACC play, positioning itself firmly in the hunt for a postseason berth. If the Tigers maintain their trajectory, it would mark their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2019, a significant milestone for a program that has spent the past several seasons searching for consistency.
Littlejohn Coliseum has once again become a difficult place to play, with Clemson boasting a dominant 9–1 home record this season. That home-court success speaks not only to on-court execution, but also to an energy around the program, as fan engagement and belief continue to grow.
The extension signals that Clemson views this season not as an outlier, but as the foundation for something sustainable. In an era where continuity and stability are increasingly important in college basketball, locking in Poppie ensures that the program’s upward momentum remains intact.
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For Clemson, the message is clear: women’s basketball is a priority, and the Tigers intend to remain in the national conversation moving forward.
With postseason aspirations within reach and a coach now secured long term, Clemson women’s basketball appears to be entering its most promising chapter in years.
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