Clemson basketball opens season against New Hampshire

Clemson Basketball Opens Season Against New Hampshire

The Clemson men’s basketball team begins its 2025–26 season on Monday night with a matchup against New Hampshire. The Tigers are coming off a record-setting campaign, despite an early NCAA Tournament exit, and aim to build on last year’s success.

Record-Breaking Season Recap

Clemson set new program standards last season, with 26 regular-season victories and 18 ACC wins — both school records. Over the past three years, the Tigers have achieved a 74–30 record, the best three-year stretch in school history and second only to Duke within the conference.

New Hampshire’s Struggles

In contrast, New Hampshire is seeking to rebound from a difficult year. The Wildcats finished 8–24 overall and 6–10 in the America East Conference, marking their toughest season in six years. Clemson will look to take advantage of that as it opens the new season.

New Matchup and Lineup Changes

Monday’s contest represents the first-ever meeting between the two programs, adding intrigue to the season opener. The Tigers roster looks quite different from a year ago after significant turnover, with several key contributors departing.

All-ACC selections Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin have both left the team — Hunter signed with the New Orleans Pelicans after averaging 16 points per game.

With so many new faces, Clemson hopes to establish fresh momentum early and maintain its standing as one of the ACC’s most consistent teams.

Author Summary

Clemson begins its 2025–26 basketball campaign against New Hampshire, seeking to extend its program-best success despite a restructured roster and first-time opponent.

thetigercu.com — 2025-11-04