Clemson Basketball releases 2016-17 ACC Schedule

by CU Athletic Communications - Mon Sep 12 15:10:14 GMT-04:00 2016

CLEMSON, S.C. — The full men’s basketball schedule for 2016-17 was announced Monday by the Atlantic Coast Conference. With the reopening of Littlejohn Coliseum this season, Clemson’s home slate is highlighted by games against two opponents that advanced to the 2016 Final Four, North Carolina and Syracuse. Season tickets are available by calling 1-800-CLEMSON or visiting ClemsonTigers.com.

Some game times and television designations are still in the selection process, and will be announced at a later date. The non-conference portion of the schedule was previously announced during the summer. One date was changed, as the SC State game originally set for December 14 will now be held on the 13th due to commencement preparation.

“I’m excited about the season. Our guys have worked extremely hard in the weight room and during individual workouts,” said head coach Brad Brownell. “The improvements to Littlejohn Coliseum will make for an exciting gameday atmosphere, especially as we compete against a tough ACC schedule.”

Clemson opens the ACC regular season at Wake Forest on New Year’s Eve, marking the first time the Tigers play on December 31 since the 2006-07 season. Clemson will play the Demon Deacons both home and away, in addition to Florida State, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech.

The home portion of league play opens Tuesday, January 3 with defending NCAA Tournament runner-up North Carolina. The Tigers are in search of their first win over the Tar Heels since 2010. Clemson faces Syracuse just over a month later on February 7. The Tigers have won twice over the Orange since they joined the ACC in 2013, including 74-73 in overtime last season in the Carrier Dome.

While Clemson opens with three of its first four ACC games on the road, the Tigers will enjoy three consecutive home games to conclude league play. Senior Day will be celebrated on Saturday, March 4 against Boston College.

Date Day Opponent Time TV

Nov. 11 Fri. Georgia 7 p.m. ACCN Extra

Nov. 17 Thu. # vs. Davidson 11 a.m. ESPNU

Nov. 18 Fri. # vs. Xavier or Missouri TBD TBD

Nov. 20 Sun. # vs. TBD TBD TBD

Nov. 25 Fri. High Point 7 p.m. ACCN Extra

Nov. 30 Wed. ! Nebraska 9 p.m. ESPNU

Dec. 4 Sun. Coppin State TBD ACCN Extra

Dec. 10 Sat. Mercer 4 p.m. ACCN Extra

Dec. 13 Tue. SC State 7 p.m. ESPNU

Dec. 18 Sun. at Alabama 4 p.m. ESPNU

Dec. 21 Wed. at South Carolina 9 p.m. ESPNU

Dec. 28 Wed. UNC Wilmington 7 p.m. ACCN Extra

Dec. 31 Sat. * at Wake Forest 12 p.m. RSN

Jan. 3 Tue. * North Carolina 7 p.m. ESPN2

Jan. 7 Sat. * at Notre Dame 3 p.m. ESPNU

Jan. 12 Thu. * at Georgia Tech 7 p.m. RSN

Jan. 14 Sat. * Virginia 12 p.m. ACCN

Jan. 19 Thu. * at Louisville 9 p.m. ESPN or ESPN2

Jan. 22 Sun. * Virginia Tech 6:30 p.m. ESPNU

Jan. 28 Sat. * at Pittsburgh 12 p.m. RSN

Feb. 1 Wed. * Georgia Tech 7 p.m. RSN

Feb. 5 Sun. * at Florida State 12:30 p.m. ESPNU

Feb. 7 Tue. * Syracuse 8 p.m. ACCN

Feb. 11 Sat. * at Duke 1 p.m. ACCN

Feb. 14 Tue. * Wake Forest 7 p.m. RSN

Feb. 18 Sat. * at Miami 12 p.m. RSN

Feb. 21 Tue. * at Virginia Tech 7 p.m. ESPNU

Feb. 25 Sat. * Florida State 12 p.m. ACCN

Mar. 1 Wed. * NC State 8 p.m. ACCN

Mar. 4 Sat. * Boston College TBD TBD

Mar. 7-11 $ vs. TBD TBD TBD

Note: All times are Eastern; * — ACC regular season game; # — Puerto Rico Tip-Off (San Juan, Puerto Rico); ! — ACC/Big Ten Challenge; $ — ACC Tournament (Brooklyn, N.Y.)