Reloaded: Why Shawn Poppie’s Year 2 could flip the script in the ACC

With new size, speed, and star power in the paint, the Tigers are built to compete at the ACC’s highest level.

Clemson v Louisville | Lance King/GettyImagesIn just his second season, head coach Shawn Poppie has completely reshaped Clemson’s women’s basketball identity — from finesse to firepower. After a full year of recruiting and system installation, Poppie made one thing clear at the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte: the Tigers aren’t just looking to improve; they’re planning to break records.

“We’ve put a really talented group together,” Poppie said. “We got much bigger, but I think we can play a little bit more inside-out. We’re going to play quicker in space — with the idea that three is still…