Clemson makes the NCAA tournament field |
The Tigers are dancing once again.
Clemson (23-9) was included in the 2018 NCAA Tournament during the live NCAA Tournament draw on Selection Sunday. In a bizarre change of programming, TBS will tell the team's seed and matchup later in the show. CBS Sports, USA Today, ESPN's Joe Lunardi all project Clemson as a No. 5 seed in the tournament. This will be the 12th time that Clemson has made the tournament with 2011 being the last time that they were included in the prestigious tournament. During that year, Clemson defeated No. 12 seed UAB 70-52 in the 'first four' game but then lost to No. 5 seed West Virginia 84-76. The Tigers narrowly lost 64-58 to No. 1 overall Virginia in the ACC Semifinals on Friday night. However, it has been a highly successful season with Clemson earning a fourth-place seed in the ACC tournament with a school record 11 ACC wins despite media pundits voting them 13th in preseason polls. Clemson has an RPI of No. 10 as of Sunday afternoon. Nine ACC teams made the NCAA tournament including Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Miami, NC State, North Carolina, Syracuse, Virginia, and Virginia Tech. Louisville and Notre Dame didn't make the final cut. This confident Clemson squad can make some noise in the tournament with their trio of veteran guards, talented frontcourt players, and improved play from the bench. Update: Clemson (23-9) was named the No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region in San Diego, Ca. in the 2018 NCAA Tournament draw on Selection Sunday. The Tigers will face No. 12 New Mexico State (28-5) on Friday at 9:57 pm on TruTV. The other side of the bracket is No. 4 Auburn (25-7) vs. No. 13 College of Charleston (26-7) on Friday. Great day to be a TIGER!! In Littlejohn, waiting on the NCAA Selection Show. We know Clemson is in, but where will they play? pic.twitter.com/frV55HbFI8 We're in!!!#MarchMadness #ClemsonGrit pic.twitter.com/tfe0YYB9uc This team has defied the odds and earned the opportunity to experience the Madness... Thrilled for @ClemsonMBB pic.twitter.com/uZ1SOilJ7H Here's your official 2018 NCAA Tournament Bracket. pic.twitter.com/dSiLrzyNYc
Let’s Dance!!! # pic.twitter.com/yiKCZZyKg3
Tough night tonight — but we will get back up. #ClemsonGrit ???? pic.twitter.com/Y5w25inDP2
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