Clemson basketball head coach Brad Brownell addressed the Indiana Hoosiers’ current opening and revealed his true feelings about the job. Brownell is gearing up to bring the No. 1 ranked Tigers to the ACC Tournament, as they look about as good as ever.
Clemson’s Brad Brownell Has Sights Focused on the Tigers
The team is riding an eight-game win streak, which includes a massive victory over the No. 1 ranked Duke Blue Devils. Brownell had a simple answer when a reporter asked him about the potential Indiana job.
“I’m not gonna talk about potential jobs,” Brownell said on his name being thrown around in the Indiana coach vacancy. “I have a great job. I’m 100% focused on this team. I’ve been here 15 years. I think this place is a really special place.”
Brad Brownell on his name being mentioned for Indiana’s opening:
“I’m not gonna talk about potential jobs. I have a great job. And I’m 100% focused on this team… I’ve been here 15 years. I think this place is a really special place.”pic.twitter.com/bsOmj3o1x1
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Brownell has a lot of love for Clemson. He spoke about how he sent both daughters to Clemson and has been there for 15 years. He believes in what the Tigers can accomplish, and they look to be in roaring form right now as the tournament is now just days away.
While Brownell may have been on the hot seat several times, he changed his ways over the past couple of years and brought Clemson back to where they used to be. He is seen as a prime candidate for the Indiana head coaching job after current head coach Mike Woodson leaves Bloomington useason’son’s end.
Clemson fans can breathe a sigh of reliefBrownell’sll’s comments. He has remained with Clemson through many of its high moments and remained loyal during its low moments, too.
His patience with Clemson is finally paying off. The Tigers have been playing the best basketball they have in quite some time, coming off one of their best seasons in team history.
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Despite losing some of their key players from last year, the Tigers are continuing that momentum. After going 26-5 and obtaining a conference record of 18-2, Clemson is projected as the No. 4 seed in ESPN’s Bracketology. This can change should Clemson make a run in the conference tournament.
Brownell’s response to the question about becoming Indiana’s next head coach is one of hope for Tigers fans. He built what Clemson has become and has played a crucial role in the team making this year’s March Madness tournament.
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