Clemson's basketball team, coached by Brad Brownell, secured a significant tournament victory, showcasing a strong competitive spirit. Brownell emphasized the team's readiness and determination for upcoming challenges. The ACC has seen success with 3 out of 4 teams winning in the NCAAs. Clemson faces Baylor, known for their impressive 3-point shooting and defensive strategies.
Brad Brownell says they're trying to represent "Clemson first, but certainly the ACC as well ... I've said that Pittsburgh and Wake Forest are both tournament worthy and could easily make Sweet 16s and advance. Not surprised at all our league has done well" this yr
Clemson MBB coach Brad Brownell at the podium now. Says Clemson has its "hands full" with No. 3 seed Baylor, which has "incredible" 3-point shooting and spacing and also rolls out multiple defenses. Bears were a scorching 16-30 (53%) on 3s yesterday vs Colgate
Quick look at Clemson's next foe, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allowed (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% D (47%) -Tops in limiting opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in FTs attempted (424)
Quick look at Clemson's next opponent, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allow (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% defense (47%) -Tops in opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in FTs attempted (424)
Quick look at Clemson's next foe, Baylor: -The Bears hit 16 shots from 3 vs. Colgate -Ranked third in the Big 12 in scoring (76.1 ppg) but were ninth in points allow (73.2 ppg ) and 12th in FG% defense (47%) -Tops in opponent rebounds (29.9 rpg) -Tops in in FTs attempted (424)
I asked Clemson coach Brad Brownell about the significance of the ACC having 3 of 4 teams already win a game in the NCAAs, with Duke still to play … https://t.co/lqUfxbL6sk
Clemson MBB coach Brad Brownell says the team knew "if we can get into the tournament, we can advance ... Sometimes people look too much into one or two games. These are young people ... We weren't playing as poorly as some people thought we were, and that showed today"
Clemson MBB coach Brad Brownell at the podium postgame, says Tigers played with the exact competitive spirit he was hoping for: "We were ready. Just happy our guys were able to get past our last performance ... Looking forward to another big matchup on Sunday"
ACC is 3-1 👀👀 Big tourney win for Brad Brownell and Clemson.