The ACC tournament is kicking off for Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers (22-9), and they’re entering with determination and a point to prove. After closing their regular season with a win over Georgia Tech, Clemson is ready to tackle the Spectrum Center in Charlotte with a mission to make history.
As the No. 5 seed, Clemson faces a formidable opponent in Wake Forest (17-15) during the second round. The Demon Deacons are no strangers, having defeated Clemson in February. They’re also riding high after a thrilling overtime victory against Virginia Tech, finishing 95-89.
Clemson fans are all too familiar with the fact that, despite being one of the seven charter members of the ACC, the Tigers have never clinched the conference tournament title. This week marks their 73rd attempt to change that narrative.
Coach Brownell expressed earlier this week, "I think that sometimes we can get overlooked." To shift the spotlight, Clemson must tackle a Wake Forest team that's won six of its last ten games, powered by Juke Harris, who's averaging over 22 points in his recent outings.
Game Details:
- Matchup: (5) Clemson vs. (13) Wake Forest
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Time: Approx.
9:30 PM ET
- Location: Spectrum Center - Charlotte, NC
How to Watch & Listen:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: ESPN+ or Fubo
- Radio: Clemson Athletic Network (105.5 FM The ROAR)
Despite a rocky end to the season, where Clemson lost five of their last seven games, oddsmakers still favor the Tigers on neutral ground.
- Spread: Clemson -5.5
- Over/Under: 141.5
- Moneyline: Clemson (-225) | Wake Forest (+185)
Key Players to Watch:
- Clemson: Keep an eye on Nick Davidson and Butta Johnson. Both players shone in the regular-season finale against Georgia Tech, each scoring 15 points. For Clemson to advance, their veteran guards need to deliver a clean, mistake-free performance.
- Wake Forest: Watch out for Myles Colvin, who scored 18 points in their overtime win against Virginia Tech. If Harris and Colvin hit their stride early, Clemson could be in for a tough battle.