Clemson Basketball in ESPN Bracketology After Strong 4-0 ACC Start

The Clemson Tigers are making headlines in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) after their impressive 4-0 start this season. Overall, the team boasts a 14-3 record, demonstrating significant improvement since the beginning of the year.

Clemson’s Recent Victories

Clemson has achieved notable wins recently. They secured a thrilling 74-70 victory against the 24th-ranked SMU Mustangs at Littlejohn Coliseum. Their defense was key, limiting SMU to only 37 percent shooting.

In addition, the Tigers triumphed over Notre Dame with a decisive 76-61 score. Jestin Porter starred in this matchup, recording a season-high 26 points, alongside five steals. RJ Godfrey contributed 17 points in the win against SMU and added another 16 points at Notre Dame, along with Carter Welling who scored 14 points.

ESPN Bracketology Update

According to Joe Lunardi of ESPN, Clemson has improved its NCAA Tournament projections. The Tigers are now projected as a No. 5 seed, moving up two spots from their previous No. 7 seed position.

• If the tournament began today, Clemson would face the projected No. 11 seed, either UCLA or New Mexico.
• The Tigers are placed in the Midwest Region alongside teams like Michigan and Texas Tech.

ACC Tournament Outlook

The ACC is well-represented in the latest NCAA forecasts, with eight teams likely to make the tournament. This figure includes:

• Duke Blue Devils (No. 2 seed, East Region)
• North Carolina Tar Heels (No. 5 seed, East Region)
• Virginia Cavaliers (No. 5 seed, South Region)
• Clemson Tigers (No. 5 seed, Midwest Region)
• Louisville Cardinals (No. 5 seed, West Region)
• SMU Mustangs (No. 7 seed, South Region)
• Miami Hurricanes (No. 9 seed, East Region)
• NC State Wolfpack (No. 9 seed, South Region)

Upcoming Games for Clemson Basketball

Clemson’s next challenge is against Boston College at Littlejohn Coliseum on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. This game can be watched on the ACC Network. Following that, the Tigers will host the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Clemson Tigers 2025-26 Schedule

As the season progresses, keep an eye on Clemson as they aim for a strong NCAA Tournament bid and continue to make waves in the ACC.