You have plenty of questions, and we have plenty of answers.
There is so much that we could break this series up into multiple parts, each focused on a different sport.
Given the eyes on basketball, it felt right to get the ball rolling on that front, with some spring practice and recruiting questions to be answered soon after.
We have six good topics to dive into, ranging from Brad Brownell’s status to portal additions as the season concludes.
Let’s get to it.
Tigersense – Any Brownell chatter or rumors
I figured this would be at the top of everyone’s mind, and it has continued to gain national attention.
Brownell is certainly trending as one of Indiana’s preferred candidates, if not the top guy in their eyes.
Certainly, Brownell has picked up plenty of momentum that has surged alongside Clemson’s rising star power in college hoops.
Before the ACC Tournament, he was able to shed some light on where he stands, making it lightly any type of decision, if there’s one to be made, will be after the postseason.
“I have a great job, and I’m a hundred percent focused on this team and what we’ve got ahead of us,” Brownell said. “I will try and do everything I can to help us continue to win the next game.”
If you want my personal spin on things, I just don’t see a change. Brownell probably should see what Indiana is willing to offer, but he’s finally built a formula that isn’t going anywhere soon. Had this season not panned out the way it did, making last year’s Elite Eight run look more like a flash in the pan than anything truly sustainable, I’d feel like the option would be more enticing.
Keep an eye on Ben McCollum from Drake. Not only does his squad ooze potential for a deep run this tournament, but he also feels like someone who could snag the job, and he hasn’t been shy in shutting those rumors down.
Then again, we will find out pretty soon, and plenty of rumors will float as Clemson begins its run. Still, nothing will be finalized until after the tournament.
kctigs81 – I know Dillon Hunter broke his hand, but is there any chance he plays if we make a deep run in the tourney?
I wouldn’t count on it.
Things could be different if Hunter had broken his hand in late February/early March. I won’t try to act like a doctor, but given that the Sweet Sixteen is under two weeks from tipping off, it will move at a lightning pace.
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