--- title: "Can Clemson Basketball Win in March? 2025-26 Season Preview: Key Players & Outlook for the Tigers" description: With some rising stars on the court in Clemson’s 4-1 start, Tigers men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell hopes his chances for ACC success are on the rise. image: https://clemsonkickoff.com/hubfs/clemson-basketball-2025-26-preview-thumb.png --- [Skip to content](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-basketball-2025-26-season-preview-key-players-outlook-tigers#main-content) [![Death Valley Intro Outline 2](https://clemsonkickoff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png?width=600&height=209&name=Death%20Valley%20Intro%20Outline%202.png)](https://clemsonkickoff.com/) - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Recent Episodes](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/reign-supreme-alway-podcast) - [Tiger Trends](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/tag/tiger-trends) - [Get Alerts](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news-alerts-clemson-sports) - [Podcast](https://goodpods.com/podcasts/reign-supreme-alway-sports-in-clemson-240902) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) # What time is Clemson kickoff?  **• Charleston So. at Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 17, Noon, ACCN • Virginia Tech at Clemson, Saturday, Oct. 24, TBD • Clemson at Florida St., Saturday, Oct. 31, TBD** November 19, 2025 | 8:28 PM # Can Clemson Basketball Win in March? 2025-26 Season Preview: Key Players & Outlook for the Tigers [Staff Report](https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/author/staff-report) Share: [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-basketball-2025-26-season-preview-key-players-outlook-tigers) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-basketball-2025-26-season-preview-key-players-outlook-tigers) [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-basketball-2025-26-season-preview-key-players-outlook-tigers) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://clemsonkickoff.com/news/clemson-basketball-2025-26-season-preview-key-players-outlook-tigers) With some rising stars on the court in Clemson’s 4-1 start, Tigers men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell hopes his chances for ACC success are on the rise. We’re here to help you get ready for the 2025 Clemson basketball season with an in-depth preview of what we’ve seen so far and what to expect as the season progresses. Check out our analysis of Clemson’s overhauled roster from guards Ace Buckner and Zac Foster to frontcourt standouts RJ Godfrey, Jake Wahlin, Nick Davidson and more – as we break down some key talents who will define the Tigers’ season and the trends that will need to emerge if Brownell is to notch another NCAA Tournament victory. We’re glad you found us -- be sure to let us know what you think of Clemson’s upcoming season by sharing your thoughts in the comments when you watch on [YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff](http://youtube.com/clemsonkickoff), and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff! 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