Georgetown Offers First True Test for Clemson Basketball

Date: Friday, November 13th
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, SC
TV: ESPNU

After it’s soft launch with wins over Stetson, American, and North Dakota, Clemson basketball gets fully underway with the Georgetown Hoyas making a return trip to Clemson after beating Clemson in Washington DC last year.

Clemson has not exactly instilled confidence in the hard-core fans who anxiously watched the first three games. Although all resulted in wins, the performances were uneven. Things started well in the opener with Clemson holding a 25-point lead at halftime. Then they allowed 48 points in the second half to Stetson to win by 13. In game 2, American gave them more of a battle than you’d like to see. In Monday’s bout with North Dakota, they allowed 40 points in the first half and trailed by two before pulling away late for a 15 point win.

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In our season preview article, we cited defense as a potential concern entering the year. Missing Carter Welling’s help-side defense has been part of the equation. Asking Ace Buckner to play less aggressively to avoid foul trouble since they need him so much on offense may be an even bigger factor. With Dillon Hunter still ineligible and Harris Reynolds not appearing quite ready for major minutes, Buckner is needed for >30 minutes per night.

Clemson has fallen from 50th to 73rd in KenPom and their defensive efficiency ranks 108th. With Georgetown coming next, that defense will be tested. The Hoyas have scored at least 80 points in each game.

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