Clemson University has officially appointed Shawn Poppie as its new women's basketball head coach, following unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees. Poppie, who previously served as the head coach for Chattanooga and an assistant at Virginia Tech, has led teams to the NCAA Tournament in both seasons as head coach and had interest from multiple other power conference programs. His contract with Clemson starts at $500,000, escalating to $625,000 over six years, including a signing bonus and performance bonuses. The hire, spearheaded by Clemson's Athletic Director Graham Neff and officially approved by the BOT, has been met with positive reactions, highlighting Poppie's potential to make Clemson a competitive force in the ACC.
Official announcement from Clemson on Shawn Poppie, for those wondering. #Hokies https://t.co/lXGCzY0MlN
Boom. https://t.co/pB0kkMR3h3
Clemson's new release on hiring of new WBB coach Shawn Poppie includes a quote from his old boss at Virginia Tech, Kenny Brooks (who just accepted the Kentucky head coaching job today). Says he has no doubt Poppie will make Tigers a "force" in the ACC https://t.co/imyzior1oi
Welcome @Coach_Poppie!! 👏🏼 🐅 https://t.co/kbi9N1SksH
This is now official. BOT has approved the hire. https://t.co/JtL32ZLFhq https://t.co/bqDnAddcGF
Clemson has officially hired Shawn Poppie as its women's basketball coach. Contract details and more here. Great job by Graham Neff making a big-time hire https://t.co/JtL32ZLFhq https://t.co/5jBcd8gJYO
We got him 🤩 Shawn Poppie Named Clemson Women’s Basketball Head Coach 🗞️: https://t.co/LZai9fMfKW https://t.co/l408m0qcF0
It's official..@Coach_Poppie is the new women's basketball coach at Clemson University.
Approved unanimously at the stated terms. Shawn Poppie is officially Clemson's next WBB coach https://t.co/uRiiyBS7D5
On this Clemson BOT compensation committee meeting, AD Graham Neff going over a contract for approval for new WBB coach Shawn Poppie ... 6 years, beginning at 500k, escalating to 625k Plus signing bonus and other performance bonuses Neff: "Clemson couldn't be more thrilled"
So ... has Shawn Poppie signed anything at Clemson yet? #Hokies https://t.co/IpQ2EJdDDs
From last night — Clemson has its new women’s basketball coach. Really like this hire for the Tigers. Will become official this afternoon. https://t.co/0dRjqMFRwE
Hey @ClemsonWBB fans, it’s time for the @Coach_Poppie era! Trust me, this is a phenomenal move. Shoutout to @GrahamNeff & his team for getting this done & making a great hire! https://t.co/BeJ1EWkyrc
NEWS: Clemson is hiring Chattanooga women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie as its next head coach. Former Va. Tech assistant led Mocs to NCAA Tournament in both seasons as HC. Had interest from multiple other power conference programs. Excellent hire. https://t.co/kCvN3OWJln https://t.co/a9cPYGVj6a