Clemson’s non-conference performance was respectable, but the Tigers lacked a resume-building win. Now, Brad Brownell and his Clemson Tigers will look to navigate their way through the loaded ACC. According to Kenpom.com, the ACC has four teams that are ranked inside the top ten in the country. Clemson finished non-conference play with a record of 10-3. If the Tigers want to make back-to-back tournament appearances, they will be forced to play their best basketball throughout their strenuous ACC schedule.
Duke belongs in a tier of their own. Clemson already confirmed this by getting obliterated by the Blue Devils.