Clemson basketball earned a No. 8 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, facing No. 9 seed Iowa on March 20.

Clemson University’s men’s basketball team has earned a No. 8 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, marking its 16th appearance and third straight under coach Brad Brownell. The Tigers, with a 24-10 record and 12-6 ACC mark, will face No. 9 seed Iowa in Tampa on March 20. The team achieved a school first by winning at least 23 games in four consecutive seasons and posted a top 20 defensive rating. Senior guard Isaiah Godfrey led the team in scoring with 11.9 points per game, while guard D.J. Hunter posted career highs in multiple categories. The Tigers have a 98-40 record since 2022-23, the second-most wins in the ACC, and advanced to the Elite Eight in 2024.