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Clemson basketball surges into early NCAA Tournament projections

Clemson basketball climbs in early NCAA Tournament projections as a 6-seed after a dominant start to ACC play and rising metrics.

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Clemson basketball is playing like a March team again.

After a perfect start to ACC play and a string of convincing wins, the Tigers are projected as a No. 6 seed in USA TODAY Sports’ first NCAA Tournament bracketology, released Thursday. It’s an early snapshot, but one that reflects how quickly Clemson’s résumé is strengthening in January.