Once January hits the calendar, every game for Brad Brownell’s unit magnifies in significance.
That understanding is nothing new to Clemson’s leading man, and he jokingly made sure no snow would jeopardize Saturday’s results.
While the campus transformed into a winter wonderland, the team was knee-deep in preparations for the Seminoles.
After a loss to Louisville, where defensive spirit left much to be desired, all hands were on deck on becoming the team that dictated the result on the floor.
Jamir Watkins hit two early threes, and things appeared locked in for another close result.