ESPN.com · Nov 19, 2018
No. 19 Clemson opens Cayman Islands tournament vs. Akron
The Caribbean isn't a bad place to be during Thanksgiving week.
Just ask coach Brad Brownell.
Brownell's No. 19 Clemson Tigers (3-0) will face Akron in the first round of the Cayman Islands Classic on Monday.
"We are extremely excited to be competing in the Cayman Islands Classic with such a quality field of teams and a destination that our players and fans will enjoy," the coach said.
But it won't be all sun and beaches.
"Looking forward to seeing how our guys progress (in a) tournament setting," Brownell said. "We'll see a bunch of different styles. That'll be good for us."
Brownell said playing three games in three days will help his team prepare for the upcoming ACC regular season.