Clemson coach Brad Brownell has used the transfer portal, which opened March 24, effectively throughout his 15-year tenure as the Tigers struggled to land elite high school talent. He has attracted experienced college players, adding 15 during the past six years.

The NCAA Tournament took a little while into Thursday to get the fireworks going, but Will Wade always brings the explosiveness. Wade’s McNeese State squad played a flawless game while No. 5 seed Clemson basketball put out one of its worst outings of the year in at the 69-67 upset for the Cowboys.

Clemson is finalizing a new six-year deal for head coach Brad Brownell that will keep him at the school through 2031, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel.