2009–10 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 January 2013 Basketball 2009–10 Clemson Tigers Clemson Tigers logo.svg 125 Atlantic Coast Conference ACC 21–11 9–7 Oliver Purnell 7th Ron Bradley Frank Smith Josh Postorino Littlejohn Coliseum NCAA tournament First Round The 2009–10 Clemson Tigers men's basketball team represented Clemson University in the 2009–10 college basketball season. Their head coach was Oliver Purnell. The team played its home games at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina and are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. All games were produced and broadcast locally by the Clemson Tigers Sports Network. The Tigers finished the season 21–11, 9–7 in ACC play. They lost in the first round of the 2010 ACC men's basketball tournament. They received an at-large bid to the 2010 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, earning a 7 seed in the East Region, where they lost to Missouri in the first round. Pre-season On Wednesday, May 27, guard Terrence Oglesby announced he would forgo his final two seasons at the school to pursue a professional basketball career. Oglesby appeared in 66 games and scored 777 points in his two seasons at Clemson. Previously, Oglesby played for Norway at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. In a press release issued by Clemson University, Oglesby indicated that his time spent playing internationally helped fuel his decision to turn pro.http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/052709aaa.html Men's Basketball ClemsonTigers.com Oglesby to Leave Clemson to Pursue Professional Basketball Career 2009-05-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20090610075936/http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/052709aaa.html June 10, 2009 live Oglesby's departure left an open roster spot which was filled by the commitment of shooting guard Noel Johnson, a former USC commitment.Johnson turns to Clemson after Floyd leaves USC https://web.archive.org/web/20090721000406/http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=ap-clemson-johnson&prov=ap&type=lgns July 21, 2009 On Tuesday, August 18, ESPN announced that Clemson will serve as one of the host sites for the network's popular basketball series, College GameDay, during the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Two one-hour shows (11:00 am and 8:00 pm Eastern) will originate from Littlejohn Coliseum on Jan 23, 2010 for the Clemson vs. Duke game. This is Clemson's first appearance on ESPN College GameDay. The series, which is in its sixth season, will make four first-time stops in 2010. Other first-time hosts include Illinois, Kansas State and Washington. The Clemson/Duke game will be one of two ACC tilts featured this season, with the other being North Carolina at Duke on Mar. 6.http://clemson.scout.com/2/889607.html CUTigers Scout.com Gameday coming to Clemson 2009-08-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021322/http://clemson.scout.com/2/889607.html July 16, 2011 dead On Sunday, October 26, 2008, members of the ACC Media were polled and picked Clemson to finish third in the conference behind North Carolina and Duke.http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102509aab.html Men's Basketball The ACC Media Splits Top Spot in 2009–10 ACC Preseason Poll 2008-10-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20120308100008/http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/102509aab.html March 8, 2012 dead Regular season On December 2, 2009, Illinois came back from a 23-point second-half deficit to upset the No. 18 Tigers, 76–74 at Littlejohn Coliseum. The victory was the biggest comeback win in school history and was also notable as it helped the Big Ten win their first ACC – Big Ten Challenge in eleven tries.Illinois’ monster 2nd half stuns No. 18 Clemson https://web.archive.org/web/20100105182903/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34248575/ns/sports-college_basketball/ January 5, 2010 On December 6, 2009, Clemson beat rival South Carolina 72–61, extending their winning streak over the Gamecocks to six games. Carolina leads the overall series, 86–74. On January 3, 2010, the No. 21 Tigers managed only 12 points in the first half as they lost to No. 7 Duke for the 13th straight time at Cameron Indoor Stadium, 74–53. Clemson had as many fouls as points in the opening period, and their scoring total and shooting percentage (5–30, 17%) were the lowest for a half in Oliver Purnell's seven years as head coach.Duke holds No. 18 Clemson to 12 first-half points in blowout win On January 13, 2010, the No. 19 Tigers ended a 10-game losing streak to North Carolina by defeating the No. 13 Tar Heels, 83–64 at Littlejohn Arena. It was the second largest margin of victory ever for the Tigers over the Tar Heels. The most being a 20-point 93–73 win in 1976–77, Tree Rollins' senior season.https://archive.today/20120318054745/http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011410aam.html Clemson vs. North Carolina Postgame Notes Clemson then followed the win with a 73–70 win at NC State, ending a streak of 13 consecutive losses in the game following a victory over a top 25 team.Tigers Top North Carolina State, 73–70 https://web.archive.org/web/20100121161026/http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011610aaa.html January 21, 2010 right|thumb|College GameDay live broadcast from Littlejohn Coliseum (Jan 23, 2010)On January 23, 2010, ESPN's College GameDay broadcast live from Littlejohn Coliseum for the first time. Afterward, GameDay host Digger Phelps said of the broadcast at Clemson: "It was the best". The crowd was so loud during the broadcast that the production director requested that the crowd keep the noise down when cameras were rolling.Duke Dominates PHELPS: "It was the best" The day culminated in a 60–47 loss to Duke, the lowest point total for Duke thus far this season, and the lowest point total of a Clemson team at home since the 2003–04 season, Oliver Purnell's first at Clemson.Duke Dominates With Defense, Routs Clemson Postseason ACC tournament Clemson entered the ACC tournament as the No. 6 seed with a 9–7 record in the ACC regular season. The Tigers lost their opening game to No. 11 seed NC State 59–57, dropping their record in the tournament to 16–57 all-time with 43 of their losses coming in the first round. Clemson remains the only original member of the ACC to have never won the tournament.https://archive.today/20120730131218/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300700228 North Carolina State drops Clemson from ACC tourney NCAA tournament Clemson entered the tournament as the No. 7 seed in the East Region, but was knocked out in the opening round by a lower-seeded team for the third straight year, losing 86–78 to No. 10 seed Missouri. The loss dropped Oliver Purnell to 0–6 all-time in NCAA Tournament games as a head coach for three different schools.Missouri stifles Booker, beats Clemson 86–78 https://web.archive.org/web/20100323063205/http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recap?gid=201003190120 March 23, 2010 Roster Coaches & staff PositionNameYear at CUExperienceAlma materHometownHead coachOliver Purnell7th32Old Dominion ('75)Berlin, Maryland, United StatesAssociate head coachRon Bradley7th32Eastern Nazarene ('74)Springfield, Massachusetts, United StatesAssistant head coachFrank Smith7th20Old Dominion ('88)Alexandria, Virginia, United StatesAssistant coachJosh Postorino3rd9Dayton ('99)Clearwater, Florida, United StatesDirector of OperationsMichael Morrell2nd2Milligan College ('05)Video ServicesAndy Farrell2nd1Dayton ('07)Richmond, Virginia, United States Graduate assistant Adam Gordon2nd1Tampa ('06)Ocala, Florida, United States Players No.NameHt.Wt.PositionYearHometown03Anderson, Zavier5' 09"160PGJRMauldin, South Carolina, United States10Baciu, Catalin7' 02"245CSOCluj-Napoca, Romania04Baize, Jonah6' 06"205SFJREvansville, Indiana, United States31Booker, Devin6' 08"235PFFRWhitmire, South Carolina, United States35Booker, Trevor6' 07"240PFSRWhitmire, South Carolina, United States45Grant, Jerai6' 08"220PFJRBowie, Maryland, United States32Hill, Donte6' 04"200SGFRVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States24Jennings, Milton6' 09"225FFRSummerville, South Carolina, United States1Johnson, Noel6' 08"190SGFRFayetteville, Georgia, United States21Narcisse, Brian6' 06"205PFSONorth Augusta, South Carolina, United States55Petrukonis, Karolis6' 11"260CSRTrakai, Lithuania15Potter, David6' 06"215SFSRSevern, Maryland, United States05Smith, Tanner6' 05"220SGSOAlpharetta, Georgia, United States02Stitt, Demontez6' 02"175PGJRMatthews, North Carolina, United States11Young, Andre5' 09"170PGSOAlbany, Georgia, United States 2010 commitments no no 2008 Marcus Thornton PF Atlanta, GA Westlake High School (GA) 6 7 200 November 8, 2008 3 3 91 2010 Clemson Basketball Commitments 2010 Clemson Basketball Commits ESPN clemson 46 228 June 21, 2010 yes Schedule and results yes yes yes yes |- !colspan="8" style="text-align: center; background:#f56500" | Exhibition Nov 6 7:00 pm yes 24 2009–10 Francis Marion University Francis Marion Patriots Francis Marion Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 99–51 5,000 |- !colspan="8" style="text-align: center; background:#f56500" | Non-conference regular season Nov 13 8:00 pm yes 24 2009–10 Presbyterian College Presbyterian Blue Hose Presbyterian Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 84–41 1–0  9,177 Nov 17 10:00 am yes yes 22 2009–10 Liberty University Liberty Flames Liberty Vines Center Lynchburg, VA ESPN College Basketball Tip-off Marathon ESPN 79–39 2–0 8,143 Nov 20 7:00 pm yes yes 22 2009–10 UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro Spartans UNC Greensboro Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC FSN 89–67 3–0 5,672 Nov 23 7:30 pm yes 19 Winthrop Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 102–66 4–0 10,000 Nov 26 4:30 pm yes yes 19 Texas A&M Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA 76 Classic ESPN2 60–69 4–1 2,1171 Nov 27 5:00 pm yes yes 19 2009–10 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers Long Beach State Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA 76 Classic ESPNU 87–79 5–1 2,0671 Nov 29 7:30 pm yes yes 19 Butler 12 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA 76 Classic ESPNU 70–69 6–1 2,0571 Dec 2 7:15 pm yes 18 Illinois Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC ACC–Big Ten Challenge ESPN 74–76 6–2 10,000 Dec 6 1:00 pm yes 18 South Carolina Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC Carolina-Clemson Rivalry FS South 72–61 7–2 10,000 Dec 13 4:00 pm yes 2009–10 Furman University Furman Paladins Furman Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 82–53 8–2 7,183 Dec 16 7:00 pm yes yes East Carolina Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum Greenville, NC CSS 80–63 9–2 4,841 Dec 19 7:30 pm yes College of Charleston Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 94–55 10–2 8,308 Dec 22 7:30 pm yes 24 Western Carolina Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 79–57 11–2 8,485 Dec 29 7:30 pm yes 21 2009–10 South Carolina State University SC State Bulldogs South Carolina State Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC 70–67 12–2 8,589 |- !colspan="8" style="text-align: center; background:#f56500" | ACC regular season Jan 3 7:45 pm yes 21 Duke 7 Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, NC FSN 53–74 12–3 0–1 9,314 Jan 9 4:00 pm Boston College Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC Raycom 72–56 13–3 1–1 10,000 Jan 13 9:00 pm 24 North Carolina 12 Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC ESPN 83–64 14–3 2–1 10,000 Jan 16 Noon yes 24 NC State RBC Center Raleigh, NC Raycom 73–70 15–3 3–1 17,984 Jan 19 7:00 pm yes 17 Georgia Tech 19 Alexander Memorial Coliseum Atlanta, GA ESPN2 64–66 15–4 3–2 8,738 Jan 23 9:00 pm 17 Duke 7 Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC ESPN College GameDay Game of the Week ESPN 47–60 15–5 3–3 10,000 Jan 26 9:00 pm yes Boston College Conte Forum Chestnut Hill, MA ESPN2 69–75 15–6 3–4 6,238 Jan 31 5:30 pm Maryland Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC FSN 62–53 16–6 4–4 10,000 Feb 6 4:00 pm yes Virginia Tech Cassell Coliseum Blacksburg, VA Raycom 59–70 16–7 4–5 9,847 Feb 10 7:00 pm Florida State Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC ESPN2 77–67 17–7 5–5 10,000 Feb 13 Noon Miami Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC RSN 74–66 18–7 6–5 9,700 Feb 20 4:00 pm Virginia Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC RSN 72–49 19–7 7–5 10,000 Feb 24 9:00 pm yes Maryland Comcast Center College Park, MD Raycom 79–88 19–8 7–6 17,514 Feb 28 5:30 pm yes Florida State Donald L. Tucker Center Tallahassee, FL FSN 53–50 20–8 8–6 9,153 Mar 2 8:00 pm Georgia Tech Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC Senior Night Raycom 91–80 21–8 9–6 10,000 Mar 7 6:00 pm yes Wake Forest LJVM Coliseum Winston-Salem, NC FSN 65–70 21–9 9–7 14,410 |- ! colspan="9" style="text-align: center; background:#f56500"|2010 ACC tournament Mar 11 9:30 pm yes 6 NC State 11 Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC First Round Raycom 57–59 21–10 23,381 |- ! colspan="9" style="text-align: center; background:#f56500"|2010 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament Mar 19 2:35 pm yes 7 E Missouri 10 E HSBC Arena Buffalo, NY First Round CBS 78–86 21–11 18,653 |- |colspan=9| Notes: 1 – Denotes Session Attendance yes AP poll Eastern Time 1 – Note that rankings above 25 are not official rankings. They are representations of ranking based on the number of points received in the weekly poll. Player statistics As of Monday, February 15, 2010 |---TOTAL---| |---3-PTS---| |----REBOUNDS----| ## Player GP-GS Min--Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35 Booker, Trevor..... 25-25 753 30.1 150-290 .517 7-26 .269 78-129 .605 63 141 204 8.2 44 0 59 46 37 37 385 15.4 02 Stitt, Demontez.... 23-22 657 28.6 87-199 .437 23-62 .371 52-68 .765 16 47 63 2.7 46 1 77 60 8 31 249 10.8 05 Smith, Tanner...... 25-25 636 25.4 76-178 .427 20-70 .286 66-90 .733 29 79 108 4.3 55 1 57 51 11 32 238 9.5 11 Young, Andre....... 25-3 643 25.7 70-172 .407 43-113 .381 39-50 .780 12 41 53 2.1 40 1 61 45 0 49 222 8.9 15 Potter, David...... 25-23 579 23.2 59-160 .369 36-93 .387 20-27 .741 21 46 67 2.7 61 2 33 41 6 33 174 7.0 45 Grant, Jerai....... 24-22 475 19.8 63-96 .656 0-0 .000 41-68 .603 57 60 117 4.9 66 2 13 30 45 20 167 7.0 31 Booker, Devin...... 25-1 290 11.6 51-83 .614 0-0 .000 22-41 .537 26 49 75 3.0 31 0 8 26 4 11 124 5.0 01 Johnson, Noel...... 25-2 387 15.5 45-127 .354 20-60 .333 8-11 .727 18 28 46 1.8 38 1 23 28 5 12 118 4.7 24 Jennings, Milton... 25-0 279 11.2 32-84 .381 4-27 .148 12-20 .600 29 43 72 2.9 32 0 13 19 7 11 80 3.2 04 Baize, Jonah....... 2-0 3 1.5 2-2 1.000 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3.0 21 Narcisse, Bryan.... 20-2 120 6.0 17-30 .567 2-8 .250 4-8 .500 10 10 20 1.0 19 1 5 13 5 3 40 2.0 32 Hill, Donte........ 19-0 104 5.5 10-29 .345 2-10 .200 6-13 .462 6 5 11 0.6 5 0 7 4 1 8 28 1.5 10 Baciu, Catalin..... 11-0 40 3.6 7-15 .467 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 3 14 17 1.5 5 0 2 5 1 3 15 1.4 55 Petrukonis, Karolis 5-0 17 3.4 2-2 1.000 0-0 .000 1-2 .500 0 1 1 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1.0 03 Anderson, Zavier... 9-0 17 1.9 2-5 .400 0-0 .000 0-0 .000 1 2 3 0.3 3 0 4 2 0 2 4 0.4 TEAM............... 39 45 84 3.4 0 5 0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total.............. 25 5000 673-1472 .457 159-471 .338 350-529 .662 330 611 941 37.6 445 9 362 375 130 252 1855 74.2 Opponents.......... 25 5000 568-1378 .412 117-408 .287 330-488 .676 295 571 866 34.6 467 - 292 448 74 196 1583 63.3 Awards and honors Trevor Booker John R. Wooden Award Preseason & Midseason Men's Top 50 Candidatehttp://www.woodenaward.com/?p=358 John R. Wooden Award 2009–2010 Men’s Preseason List 2009-08-20 Naismith College Player of the Year Preseason Watch List ACC Preseason All-Conference Team ACC Co-Player of the Week – January 18, 2010 Rankings 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings Ranking MovementWeek Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Final USA Today/ESPN Coaches 24 23 19 19 24 24 23 18 21 19 16 21 27 39 Associated Press 24 22 19 18 27 29 24 21 26 24 17 28 31 – 1 – Note that rankings above 25 are not official rankings. They are representations of ranking based on the number of points received in the weekly poll. References Clemson Category:Clemson Tigers men's basketball seasons Clemson