CLEMSON — Clemson basketball had a special guest in attendance on Monday.
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney attended the game between the No. 19 Tigers (19-5, 11-2 ACC) vs. North Carolina (14-10, 7-5) at Littlejohn Coliseum. He was with his wife, Kathleen, and his eldest son, William.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and incoming defensive end transfer Will Heldt also came to the game.
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is at Littlejohn Coliseum tonight to watch the Tigers take on North Carolina.
A lot of Clemson football players attended the Tigers-Duke game on Saturday. Now, it’s Dabo’s turn. pic.twitter.com/CiqEdd50AN
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Moments before halftime, Clemson showed its president, Jim Clements, on the video board, then switched to Swinney, who was cheered by Tigers fans. Swinney was treated to an offensive master class in the first half, highlighted by center Viktor Lakhin, who already had 20 points.
Many of Clemson’s football players were at the Tigers’ upset win against then No. 2-Duke on Saturday, including cornerbacks Ashton Hampton and Avieon Terrell, wide receivers T.J. Moore and Tristan Smith, and tight end Olsen Patt-Henry.
Clemson football coaches and players have been enjoying their offseason after winning the ACC championship and making the College Football Playoff for the first time in three years.
Spring football practice begins Feb. 28.
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Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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