Shawn Poppie walks into his office with daily reminders.
He sees his NCAA Tournament news conference name plates from Virginia Tech and Chattanooga. His cut nets from SoCon Championships hang prominently.
It is a constant message for himself to take in as he begins a new day.
Heading into his second year, Poppie knows what the goal of his Clemson women's basketball program is. The Big Dance has escaped Clemson’s grasp for years, having made the tournament once in 20 years.
Despite that overwhelming number, Clemson’s leading man believes it will change very soon. The Tigers went on a shopping spree in the transfer portal, adding size and playmaking to correct the flaws from 2024.