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Clemson prepares for season amid key player absences

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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Summary

Clemson men's basketball may start the 2026-27 season with only 12 players, missing key contributors Zac Foster and Carter Welling due to injuries and a potential absence of Dillon Hunter pending an NCAA appeal. The Tigers will play their first exhibition against Georgia on Oct. 23, followed by a match against Presbyterian on Oct. 28. Coach Brad Brownell has expressed concern regarding the team's depth but remains optimistic about the talent available. Forward Chase Thompson noted that injuries are unfortunate but offer growth opportunities for others on the roster.

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Status Watch

•Clemson men's basketball could start the season with 12 players.
•Zac Foster and Carter Welling are out due to injuries.
•Dillon Hunter's status remains uncertain pending an NCAA appeal.
•Clemson's first exhibition game is against Georgia on Oct. 23.
•Key frontcourt transfers Dylan Faulkner, David Fuchs, and Liutauras Lelevicius are stepping up.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Clemson missing key players, looking for ways to fill void as season looms

What they're saying

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Oct. 20—CLEMSON — The NCAA permits basketball programs to carry 15 players on a roster. Clemson men's basketball could be down to 12 to start the 2026-27 season, and the three missing players are key. The Tigers are set to play the first of two exhibitions against Georgia on Oct. 23. They'll also play Presbyterian on Oct. 28. Friday will be the first in-game look — although unofficial — at how ...
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