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Published Mar 18, 2021
Scouting Clemson Hoops: Tigers roster, rankings, stat comparison
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Richie O'Leary  •  TheKnightReport
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For the first time in 30 years, Rutgers Basketball is back in the NCAA Tournament. The Scarlet Knights earned a 10-seed in the tournament and will take on the 7-seeded Clemson Tigers in the first round on Friday at 9:20pm EST.

To learn more about the Tigers, TKR decided to take a look at Clemson's projected starting lineup and where they're ranked in key metrics and statistics.

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RANKINGS COMPARISON - RUTGERS | CLEMSON

ESPN BPI: No. 46 | No. 39

KENPOM: No. 33 | No. 42

SAGARIN: No. 30 | No. 35

NET RANKINGS: No. 38 | No. 41

PROJECTED CLEMSON STARTING LINEUP
NAMEHT/WTYEARNOTES

Nick Honor

5-10/205

Jr.

The former Fordham transfer last faced Rutgers back in 2018-19 where he helped lead the Rams to a 78-70 win over the Scarlet Knights.

Alex Hemenway

6-3/185

So.

Despite some struggles this year, Hemenway has the potential to be a deep threat, as he shot 47% from three just a season ago.

Clyde Trapp

6-4/203

Sr.

Trapp has only scored in double digits five times this year, but he is shooting a solid 40% from the field.

Hunter Tyson

6-8/215

Jr.

Tyson can do a little bit of everything for the Tigers, he averages 7.4ppg, 4.3apg and shoots 41.7% from three.

Aamir Simms

6-8/245

Sr.

The former Rivals100 prospect is the leading scorer for the Tigers this season, averaging 13.3ppg on 54.3% from the field.

Rutgers - Clemson Stat Comparison
STATRUTGERSClemson

Points/game

70.0 (210th)

65.3 (312th)

Field Goal %

45,1% (114th)

42.8% (245th)

3PT %

31.1% (297th)

34.6% (133rd)

Rebound Margin

-1.2 (225th)

+0.3 (180th)

Assist/Turnover Ratio

1.22 (59th)

1.04 (146th)

Steals/game

7.8 (53rd)

6.1 (220th)

Blocks/game

5.2 (9th)

2.9 (207th)

Opp. points/game

68.2 (112th)

62.0 (14th)

Opp. FG%

42.0% (100th)

41.9% (96th)

Opp. 3PT%

32.1% (92nd)

33.7% (178th)

CLEMSON RECORD THIS SEASON: 16-7 (10-6) / Notable wins against Alabama, No. 18 Florida State, No. 25 Louisville, Purdue and Maryland.

SERIES HISTORY: This will be the fourth matchup between the two schools, with Clemson leading the series 2-1 and holding the most recent that came back in November of 2015.

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