While the Tigers lost Hunter Tyson to the NBA, Clemson returns leading scorer PJ Hall and point guard Chase Hunter to an experienced squad. On the offensive end, Clemson shot 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line which ranked second and first in the ACC, respectively. The Blazers last met the Tigers during the 2011 NCAA Tournament First Four in Dayton, Ohio, when UAB staffers Aaron Johnson and Rob Williams were both on the roster.Ĭlemson proved to be a physical defensive team in 2022-23, as the Tigers finished the year with the top field goal percentage defense in the ACC at 40.5 percent. UAB takes on Clemson in the opening game of the Asheville Championship on Friday, November 10 at 8:30 p.m. Series History: UAB leads 2-1 | Last Meeting: 3/15/11, Clemson 70, UAB 52 Head Coach: Brad Brownell | 14 th Season | 408-261 Overall, 241-177 at Clemson | Harrah's Cherokee CenterĢ022-23: 23-11, 15-6 ACC | NIT First Round Newcomers: Demarion Burch (HS), Almar Atlason (HS), Kyle Thomas (Eastern Illinois), Trey Pettigrew (Nevada), Emarion Ellis (Texas/Marquette)įinal Rankings: ESPN BPI: 72, KenPom: 90, NET: 78 Key Returners: Malevy Leons (11.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg), Duke Deen (9.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.8 apg), Connor Hickman (8.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.1 apg) Bradley also attacked the defensive boards at a high rate, holding opponents to the 16th-lowest offensive rebound rate in the country. The Braves were a high-level defensive group last season, as they ranked 25th nationally in KenPom's adjusted defensive efficiency. While Bradley lost Rienk Mast, their leading scorer from a year ago, to the portal, the Braves have made quality additions while returning an experienced group. The Blazers will host Bradley on the opening night of the 2023-24 college basketball season in one of the most compelling matchups of the day, and one of only two contests on opening day that features two teams that each won 25 games last season. Series History: Tied 2-2 | Last Meeting: 11/27/01, UAB 82, Bradley 50 Head Coach: Brian Wardle | 8 th Season | 230-191 Overall, 135-126 at Bradley 2022-23: 25-10, 16-4 MVC | MVC Regular Season Champs, NIT First Round
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