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Dillon Hunter returns to Clemson basketball due to eligibility rule changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:39 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dillon Hunter returns to Clemson basketball due to eligibility rule changes
Summary

Dillon Hunter announced his return to Clemson basketball on August 24, 2026, following a ruling that grants extra eligibility for college athletes. Initially signed to play overseas with Eisbären Bremerhaven in Germany's ProA league, Hunter is among over 30 players benefiting from a federal court ruling. This decision allows players who exhausted their eligibility to play an additional season. Hunter, who started every game for the Tigers in the last season, averaged 7.5 points and contributed significantly across several stats. His return makes him a part of the program for an eighth consecutive season.

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  • •Dillon Hunter announced his return on August 24, 2026.
  • •He previously signed with Eisbären Bremerhaven in July 2026.
  • •A court ruling grants additional eligibility to 2022-enrolled athletes.
  • •Hunter averaged 7.5 points per game last season.
  • •His return extends his family legacy in Clemson basketball.
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  • 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dillon Hunter announces his return to Clemson basketball due to new eligibility rule
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CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) - Apart of the national eligibility madness, Clemson basketball's Dillon Hunter announces his return to Tiger Town.

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