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The Greatest Clemson Basketball Players of All Time
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Upvote the best basketball players in Tigers history based only on the player's college career.
Clemson basketball fans, we’re ranking the best Clemson Tigers of all-time. This list of Clemson basketball players includes current and former players, along with the seasons played with the college. Featuring All-Americans, players in the NBA, and school legends who had their jerseys retired, the top players from Clemson University men's basketball team history include Horace Grant, Elden Campbell, Tree Rollins, and K. J. McDaniels. Who is the best Clemson Tiger ever?
Vote up the ones you think are the greatest Clemson basketball players in Tigers history. Feel free to add any Tiger freshmen, NBA rookies, or Clemson alumni missing from the list.
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- 1Power forward, Center
- Age: 57
- Teams: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Supersonics, Chicago Bulls
Clemson career: 1983–1987
Horace Junior Grant (born July 4, 1965) is an American retired basketball player. He attended and played college basketball at Clemson University before playing professionally in the National ...more - 2Power forward, Center
- Age: 63
- Teams: Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers
Clemson career: 1977–1981
Larry Donnell Nance Sr. (born February 12, 1959) is an American retired professional basketball player. A 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) forward from Clemson University, Nance played 13 seasons (1981–1994) in ...more - 3Center
- Age: 54
- Teams: Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle Supersonics, New Orleans Pelicans
Clemson career: 1986–1990
Elden Jerome Campbell (born July 23, 1968) is an American retired professional basketball player who played as a power forward and center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). - 4Power forward, Center
- Age: 53
- Teams: Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons
Clemson career: 1987–1991
Elliott Lydell "Dale" Davis (born March 25, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player who played center and power forward. During his playing days, he was listed at 6'11" and 252 ...more - 5Center
- Age: 67
- Teams: Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons
Clemson career: 1973–1977
Wayne Monte "Tree" Rollins (born June 16, 1955) is an American retired professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Atlanta Hawks, ...more - 6Power forward
- Age: 34
- Number: 35
Clemson career: 2006–2010
Trevor Fitzgerald Booker (born November 25, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted ...more - 7Shooting guard, Small forward
- Age: 45
- Teams: Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets
Clemson career: 1994–1998
Gregory Derayle Buckner (born September 16, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who is served an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. Selected in the second ...more Clemson career: 1995–1999
Lance Terrell McIntyre (born October 18, 1977) is a retired American professional basketball player. Standing at 5'9¼" (1.76 m), he played at the point guard position. A two-time All-Euroleague First ...more- 9
Jaron Blossomgame
Clemson career: 2013–2017
- 10Forward
- Age: 29
Clemson career: 2011–2014
K. J. McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for Clemson University ...more Clemson career: 1974–1975
Allen Harper "Skip" Wise Jr. (born July 25, 1955) was an American basketball player. Wise was a sensation as a high school player at Dunbar High School in Baltimore, Maryland. In his junior year in ...more- 12Power forward
- Age: 45
- Teams: Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers
Clemson career: 1995–1999
Harold Sherill Jamison (born November 20, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, he is 6'9" and played the power forward and center positions. - 13Power forward, Center
- Age: 49
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors
Clemson career: 1991–1994
Sharone Addaryl Wright (born January 30, 1973) is a retired American professional basketball player. Born in Macon, Georgia, he played collegiately at Clemson University from 1990 until 1994. Wright ...more Clemson career: 1991–1993
Christopher Antoine Whitney (born October 5, 1971) is a former American professional basketball player. Whitney was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A 6'0" point guard from Clemson University, ...more- 15Power forward
- Age: 56
- Teams: Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers
Clemson career: 1984–1985
Harvey Grant (born July 4, 1965) is a retired American National Basketball Association basketball player. He is the identical twin brother of Horace Grant, also a former NBA player. - 16Point guard, Shooting guard
- Age: 43
- Teams: Memphis Grizzlies
Clemson career: 1998–2001
William James "Will" Solomon (born July 20, 1978) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Shark Antibes of the French League. Standing at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), he plays at the ...more - 17
Vincent Hamilton
Guard- Number: 15
- Teams: Indiana Pacers, LaCrosse Catbirds, USA Basketball, Memphis Rockers, LaCrosse Bobcats
Clemson career: 1980-1985
The Only Tiger player in history with over 1500 points 600 rebounds and 300 assist.
Clemson career: 2007–2011
Harvey Jerai Grant is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for BK Ventspils of the Latvijas Basketbola līga. He played college basketball for Clemson University.- 19Shooting guard, Small forward
- Age: 35
- Number: 1
Clemson career: 2005–2009
Kelvin Creswell "K. C." Rivers (born March 1, 1987) is an American professional basketball player for Coosur Real Betis of the Liga ACB. Standing at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), he plays at the shooting guard ...more - 20
Banks McFadden
Clemson career: 1938-1939
- 21Shooting guard
- Age: 63
Clemson career: 1977–1980
Billy Williams (born September 27, 1958) is a retired American basketball player who played one year at Brevard Community College and three years at Clemson University, before being drafted by the ...more - 22Shooting guard
- Age: 62
- Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls
Clemson career: 1979–1980
Mitchell Lee Wiggins (born September 28, 1959) is an American retired professional basketball player who played the shooting guard position. - 23Forward, Power forward
- Age: 36
Clemson career: 2004–2008
James Mays is a professional basketball player. Clemson career: 1991–1995
Devin Antoine Gray was an American basketball player. He played parts of three seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets and ...more- 25
Stan Rome
Clemson career: 1978-1979
