Three years ago, Kendall Joseph decided to stay close to home when he committed to Clemson in June 2013, choosing the school over offers from Duke, Georgia Tech, Louisville, UCLA and others.
The native of Honea Path, S.C., and Belton-Honea Path High School product recognized what Clemson was building and knew it was the right fit for him.
“It was a blessing,” Joseph said this week, reflecting on his decision. “It was huge because I’m a home-town kid, it’s only 45 minutes away, and I knew how big it was and what kind of program Clemson was.