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Named Clemson's 21st head basketball coach on April 5, 2003, Oliver Purnell stands third in school history with 117 wins in six seasons ... a year ago, the Tigers finished 23-9 and made their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance ... Purnell has taken the Tigers to five consecutive post-season tournaments and Clemson has improved its winning ...

When Milton Jennings heard he might have a new roommate last summer, he drew a blank at the name.

CLEMSON -- One of the primary questions facing Clemson coach Oliver Purnell this season is who's going to hit the 3-point shot for the Tigers.

CLEMSON -- Where, oh where, have Clemson University's long-range shooters gone? Try 4,664 miles away, in Europe.

WHAT : Presbyterian at No. 24 Clemson WHERE : Littlejohn Coliseum - Clemson, S.C. WHEN : Friday, November 13 SPREAD : None TV : None Though the Tigers won 79-58 last season, he said the Blue Hose were able to keep it close through one half because of their ability to handle the press.

THE SETUP Site: Littlejohn Coliseum Date: Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 City: Clemson, SC Time: 8:00 PM TV: None Radio: Clemson Tiger Sports Properties Web: TigerCast Rankings: Clemson: #24 AP, #24 ESPN/USA Today THE SERIES Overall: Clemson leads 54-18-1 at Clemson: Clemson leads 32-8-1 at Littlejohn: Clemson leads 5-0 at Presbyterian College: Clemson ...

It's time to load up on guard prospects in the ACC. With the fall's early signing period beginning today, Duke, North Carolina, N.C. State and Wake Forest all have commitments from at least two backcourt prospects in the Class of 2010.

Former Southern Cal recruit Noel Johnson scored 19 points to lead No. 24 Clemson to a 99-51 exhibition victory over Francis Marion on Friday night.

Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The event is free to the public and seating is general admission.

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When Clemson's Oliver Purnell talks about the Tigers reaching a higher level, pay attention.

CLEMSON - For the first time in more than a decade, the Clemson University men's basketball team enters the season ranked in the major preseason polls.

Clemson forward Trevor Booker is among 50 players named to the Naismith Trophy preseason candidate list.

MARCH 16: Trevor Booker #35 of the Clemson Tigers reacts in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the final of the 2008 Men's ACC Basketball Tournament at Bobcats Arena on March 16, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

GREENSBORO, N.C. - Clemson's Trevor Booker ranked his dunks, Maryland's Greivis Vasquez rated his favorite road arenas and Georgia Tech's Gani Lawal raved about freshman Derrick Favors.

The event featured four separate 10-minute intrasquad games between mixed and matched teams.

The intrasquad competition will tip off at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

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The Clemson University men's basketball team has been ranked among the preseason top 25 in various publications and web sites.

Coach: Oliver Purnell . Last season's record: 23-9 overall, 9-7 in ACC . Postseason: Lost in first round of NCAA tournament to Michigan .