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[BSLChrisStoner]

Clemson is 13-12 overall, 5-8 in the ACC.

In their last game they lost to Miami 45-43.

Out of conference they lost to Gonzaga by 8, Purdue by 12, Arizona by 12, and they beat South Carolina by 9.
They've lost 4 of 5, and in their last 4 games have not scored more than 57 points.

Their 3 leading scorers are:

Devin Booker - 6'8, 250lb Senior F/C. Averages 12.3 points, 8 boards.
K.J. McDaniels - 6'6, 200lb Soph F. Averages 10.9 points, 4.9 boards, 32.2% from 3 (3.6 attempts per).
Milton Jennings - 6'9, 225lb Senior F, Averages 9.9 points, 6.3 boards, 36.2% from 3 (4.1 attempts per).

Orange & White.com: Tigers look for turnaround from excruciating losses
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Clemson ranks:
291st points per game (62ppg)
193rd rebounds per game (34.4)
305th assists per game (10.7)
215th field goal % (.425)
21st scoring defense (58.1ppg)
96th turnover margin (1.5)

[Mackus]

For how long has Clemson had a Booker on their roster? Seems like forever.

I'm not gonna bother with trying to come up with a prediction for what this team is going to do in any given game. Literally anything is possible, and that's not a positive statement.

[Oriole85]

If they can't beat Clemson at home, it's hard to see them as a Tourney team -- they will probably have to win out in the regular season if they lose this game to make the tourney.

[Mackus]

If they can't beat Clemson at home, it's hard to see them as a Tourney team -- they will probably have to win out in the regular season if they lose this game to make the tourney.

That's exactly how I felt about the BC road game.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Mack, you may be thinking of Trevor Booker, who was at Clemson (and is now a Washington Wizard!) prior to Devin (not sure if the two are related).

[Mackus]

Mack, you may be thinking of Trevor Booker, who was at Clemson (and is now a Washington Wizard!) prior to Devin (not sure if the two are related).

Right, I know it's not the same Booker. Just seems like one of them have been there since Terrell McIntyre was running point. Like a British aristocracy (been watching too much Downton Abbey), the name lives on!

[BSLChrisStoner]

Maryland should control the boards, and blow Clemson out. I want to see them take control of the game early.

[BSLChrisStoner]

I'm all for looking ahead, but there is still stuff to play for this year. Starting with winning and playing well tomorrow.

[Oriole85]

I'm all for looking ahead, but there is still stuff to play for this year. Starting with winning and playing well tomorrow.

Agreed, I would say they are more likely NOT to make the tourney this year, so that's why it's natural to focus on the future. But no doubt, that making the tourney changes a lot of the convos we've been having lately. It's sports, you go from talking about this being a potential Elite 8 team to just being happy if they make the Tourney.

[BSLChrisStoner]

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[Mike B]

A lot of empty seats and a very slow start for Terps.

[Mike B]

Maryland is pressing which has speeded up the game. Terps have recovered nicely from a slow start.

[Mackus]

Turgeon is screaming like a mad man on the sideline when the Terps are on D. Seems to be helping, as they've done a nice job defensively over the last several minutes. Forcing Clemson into some pretty tough shots.

[BSLChrisStoner]

MD up 24-20 with about 8:30 left in the 1st half.

Faust having a nice game early.

[DJ MC]

Good early comeback by the Terps.

Layman had a bad case of Jordan Tongue on his steal and dunk

[Mike B]

Turgeon is screaming like a mad man on the sideline when the Terps are on D. Seems to be helping, as they've done a nice job defensively over the last several minutes. Forcing Clemson into some pretty tough shots.

Using the press has really helped. Nice move by Turgeon.

[Mackus]

Mitchell is playing fantastic. He doesn't seem to have any other move, but that spin move of his is really quick and works well for him. Reminds me a bit of Obinna Ekezie with the quick footwork.

[BSLChrisStoner]

How fun is it to watch Mitchell? He should be a really strong 4 year player.

[Mike B]

Charles Mitchell really playing well but I think just got called for reaching over and touching the ball on the inbound.
He is playing excited which is good.
Terps up 8.

Mitchell and Faust got them going.

[DJ MC]

Here's hoping Mitchell keeps it up, if anything so I can stop confusing him and Cleare every...single...time.