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Clemson basketball prepares for season opener on November 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Clemson basketball prepares for season opener on November 2

Summary

Clemson basketball is set to begin its season on November 2. The Tigers have experienced a relatively strong stretch, finishing 5th, 3rd, and 6th in the ACC over the past three years and earning NCAA tournament berths. This season, the team is projected to finish 6th in the ACC media poll. Key opponents include Duke, Virginia, Louisville, Miami, and North Carolina. The goal for Clemson is to secure a top 4 seed in the ACC tournament and continue their trend of postseason appearances, especially with the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams.

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Status Watch

•Clemson opens its basketball season on November 2.
•Tigers finished 5th, 3rd, and 6th in the ACC the past three seasons.
•Media poll predicts Clemson to finish 6th in the ACC this year.
•Tournament expansion to 76 teams increases expectations for postseason appearances.
•Clemson seeks a top 4 seed in the ACC tournament.

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12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson Basketball Preview: What Should Clemson’s Expectations Be?

What they're saying

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Clemson basketball season is here. How do we define success? What are likely outcomes? We dig into it all here as we near the season opener on Monday, November 2. Past 3 Seasons: The past three years have been relatively strong in the scope of Clemson basketball history. Oliver Purnell was the last Tigers coach […]
— Yahoo Sports

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