National Analyst Calls Out AP Voters for Disrespecting Clemson
By: Staff Report November 29, 2023

CLEMSON — Following Clemson’s win over No. 23 Alabama Tuesday night, one national analyst took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the Associated Press voters for their lack of respect for Clemson basketball.

Andy Katz, who covers college basketball for Turner Sports and the NCAA Social Series, praised the Tigers’ 85-77 win at Alabama Tuesday night and then got on to the AP Top 25 voters.

The Tigers (6-0) ended the Crimson Tide’s 19-game home winning streak and it’s 18-game home winning streak against non-conference opponents. It’s the Tigers’ first 6-0 start since they began the 2008-09 season 16-0.

The Tigers trailed 53-46 with 12:52 remaining in regulation. Clemson engineered a 13-0 run to take a 59-53 lead in just under three minutes.

Clemson sustained and held off Alabama the rest of the way to hold onto the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge victory.

Clemson was led by PJ Hall, who finished with 21 points and eight rebounds. Joseph Girard III totaled 16 points and knocked in four 3-pointers.

Ian Schieffelin tied his career-high with 14 rebounds and nearly totaled his second career double-double, finishing with nine points. Chase Hunter scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half.

The Tigers shot 60 percent from the field in the second half and were 8 of 11 from behind the arc (72.7 percent).