{"id":1514,"date":"2025-11-07T13:25:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paknews.centers.pk\/clemson-to-flex-depth-with-big-rotation-vs-gardner-webb\/"},"modified":"2025-11-07T13:25:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:25:20","slug":"clemson-to-flex-depth-with-big-rotation-vs-gardner-webb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paknews.centers.pk\/ur\/clemson-to-flex-depth-with-big-rotation-vs-gardner-webb\/","title":{"rendered":"Clemson to flex depth with big rotation vs. Gardner-Webb"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\"NCAAMar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell signals to his players during the first half against the McNeese State Cowboys at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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With a diverse group of players, including only one who played minutes for Clemson last year, coach Brad Brownell isn’t sure how his lineup will ultimately shape up.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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For now, Brownell is happy to rotate most of his players equally, meaning the Tigers will utilize their depth on Friday when they face visiting Gardner-Webb.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Right now, I’m heavily committed to playing a lot of players,” Brownell said. “I just think that’s the best thing, long term, for our team to be successful and for our program to continue to grow.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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On Monday, in Clemson’s 88-38 romp at home over New Hampshire, ten different Tigers played between 15 and 22 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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In his college debut, freshman Ace Buckner led Clemson (1-0) with 18 points. RJ Godfrey, who returned to Clemson after a season as a starter at Georgia, added nine points and nine rebounds.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Tigers’ lineup includes six transfers, four freshmen and one experienced returnee, Dillon Hunter.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The deep rotation is a departure from last season, when three Clemson players averaged more than 33 minutes per game.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“We have a lot of different players that can play,” Brownell said. “So it’s really hard as a coach. Alright, who’s doing it tonight? Who’s playing well?”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Gardner-Webb (0-1), a North Carolina school that plays in the Big South Conference, lost its opener at Minnesota, 87-60.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Runnin’ Bulldogs were over-matched from the start, missing their first 10 shots and falling behind 23-1.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Gardner-Webb recovered in the second half, outscoring Minnesota 40-34 behind reserves Julius Clark (13 points), Jacob Hudson (12 points, eight rebounds) and Spence Sims (12 points).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Runnin’ Bulldogs will have a challenging task against a Clemson defense that limited New Hampshire to 25% shooting from the floor and 4 for 27 (14.8%) from 3-point range.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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“Really pleased with the defensive execution of our game plan,” Brownell said.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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The Runnin’ Bulldogs went 11-20 last season under Jeremy Luther in his first season as head coach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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–Field Level Media<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n


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