The Clemson Tigers got off to a good start in their 2026-27 campaign on Monday night, defeating Stetson 85-72 at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Brad Brownell’s team raced out to a 25-point halftime lead and held on despite a spirited second-half effort by the Hatters. Brownell improved to 16-1 in season-openers as Clemson’s head coach.
To tip off the new season, here’s a stock report of players who are trending up and down.
Stock Up: Ace Buckner
The junior made his first start in a Clemson uniform in 234 days (in the ACC Tournament against Duke), but didn’t miss a beat.