🏀 Clemson Stays Hot

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What to know: When you think of Clemson, do you think of football? I sure do. But this Clemson men’s basketball program under Brad Brownell is really turning the corner. Brownell is in his 15th season at the helm of this Tigers program, but I couldn’t tell you the last time this Clemson team was as hot as they are right now.

Clemson reach the elite eight last season, and just last week cracked into the top 25 for the first time this season. Last night, Clemson showed they belong with the best programs in the nation with a 20-point emphatic victory over North Carolina. This comes after their epic victory over Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils just a few days ago.

Clemson is lead by their guard Chase Hunter, who poured in 19 points in the win last night. Their senior center Viktor Lakhin is currently catching the world on fire. The 6’11” giant from Anapa, Russia is playing his best ball right now, leading the team in scoring with 22 points in 25 minutes on the court last night. That’s two games in a row with 22 points. Lakhin told ESPN that he wants to become a stand up comic after his playing days are done, but he’s no joke on the court. (Sorry, I had to)

The Tigers have peaked at the right time, as their schedule starts to lighten up a little before the postseason. All but one of their opponents for the rest of the season currently have losing records in ACC play. They’ll take the court next on Saturday in Tallahassee against Florida State.

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