During the first round of the NCAA tournament, an interesting scene unfolded as ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips was spotted courtside, engaging in pleasantries with Clemson's deputy AD Kevin White and later taking a seat next to Clemson AD Graham Neff. This gathering comes amidst Clemson's lawsuit against the ACC, casting a semi-awkward shadow over their interactions. Despite the legal battles, the presence of these figures together served as a reminder of the enduring connections between Clemson and the ACC, underscored by their shared history on the basketball court. Additionally, Phillips was noted for wearing a Carolina blue striped tie, a choice that might not sit well with N.C. State fans.
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips with a Carolina blue striped tie on at the NCAA Tournament. Don't tell N.C. State fans!
Yes, ACC commish Jim Phillips and Clemson AD Graham Neff sat together for part of Clemson's NCAA tournament W. It was a semi-awkward reminder that, regardless of what's transpiring in courts of law, Clemson and the ACC remain tied via courts of hardwood. https://t.co/R361wPGfIi
Yes, ACC commish Jim Phillips and Clemson AD Graham Neff sat together for part of Clemson's NCAA tournament win. It was a semi-awkward reminder that, regardless of what's happening in courts of law, Clemson and the ACC remain tied by courts of hardwood. https://t.co/R361wPGfIi
Yes, ACC commish Jim Phillips and Clemson AD Graham Neff sat together for part of Clemson's NCAA tournament win. It was an semi-awkward reminder that, regardless of what's happening in courts of law, Clemson and the ACC remain tied by courts of hardwood. https://t.co/R361wPGfIi
Clemson is suing the ACC and the ACC commissioner decided to come here for their first-round game. Make of that what you will.
Clemson AD Graham Neff has arrived and taken his seat next to ACC commish Jim Phillips. https://t.co/GQsySaNOHn
ACC Commisoner Jim Phillips sitting courtside for the Clemson game. https://t.co/jD7eHIINaB
ACC commish Jim Phillips is here, and he exchanged pleasantries with Clemson deputy AD Kevin White on the way in. https://t.co/PyFxkqQNXK