Clemson slide continues in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings

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Dec 17, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Jake Heidbreder (3) reacts following South Carolina’s 91-88 overtime win at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Fairly or not, the Clemson Tigers fell out of the Top 25 after their overtime loss to Penny Hardaway’s Memphis team back on Dec. 14. After a loss to rival South Carolina, Clemson fell even further.

A week ago, Clemson (10-3 overall) garnered the most votes for Top 25 consideration with 87. Five teams now rank ahead of the Tigers for top 25 consideration in this week’s USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, released Monday.

Unofficially, it places Brad Brownell’s team at No. 31 in the rankings. Maryland, Michigan, Drake, Arkansas and Georgia are teams that received more votes for consideration than the Tigers.

Clemson suffered back-to-back overtime losses to Memphis and South Carolina, but defeated Wake Forest 73-62 in ACC play over the weekend at Littlejohn Coliseum. Chase Hunter had 16 points to lead the Tigers to a 2-0 start in conference action, while Jake Heidbreder added 15.

The Tigers return to the court on New Year’s Day when they host the Stanford Cardinal at 4 p.m. ET on ACC Network.

The top three teams in the new coaches poll remained the same, with the Tennessee Volunteers (11-0) at No. 1 for the third straight week. The Auburn Tigers (11-1) stayed at No. 2 with Iowa State (10-1) at No. 3. Duke (10-2) and freshman sensation Cooper Flagg moved up one spot to No. 4, as did the Florida Gators to No. 5.

Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils remained the only ACC team ranked in the Coaches Poll Top 25. Clemson was second closest, receiving 40 votes for top 25 consideration.

Full USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll Top 25

Rank

Team

Record

Points

1

Tennessee

11-0

764 (20)

2

Auburn

11-1

746 (11)

3

Iowa State

10-1

706

4

Duke

10-2

659

5

Florida

12-0

649

6

Alabama

10-2

620

7

Kansas

9-2

531

8

Marquette

11-2

529

9

Oregon

11-1

484

10

Kentucky

10-2

476

11

Oklahoma

12-0

412

12

Houston

8-3

406

13

Texas A&M

10-2

405

14

UConn

10-3

395

15

Gonzaga

9-3

327

16

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Publish date : 2024-12-23 18:24:00

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