Clemson Lands Lithuanian Transfer Gem

0:00On April 21st, Cleanson basketball just landed their third transfer portal gym, former TCU forward Leotaris Lelevitius. The 6-foot-7 Lithuanian wing committed Tuesday 9, with one year of eligibility left. He averaged 8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Horn Frogs, shooting nearly 47% from the field, and 38% from 3. Lelevitius started 22 of 24 games at TCU after a stop at Oregon State, and he nailed free throws at 87%. Though listed as a guard, he's really a versatile small forward who turns 23 in May, bringing pro-experience from back home in Lithuania. Coach Brad Brownell has been eyeing older international players like him to mix with the young roster. Cleanson finished 24 wins and 11 losses last season, therefore straight 21 year and third NCAA trip in a row. They fell to Iowa in the first round, but showed real promise in the ACC. This marks Cleanson's third portal addition alongside guard Cole Serda from Notre Dame, and forward Dylan Faulkner from Samford.

1:07Brownell mentioned on local radio, their hunting vets to balance the freshman and sophomores, calling it a smart loophole with looser NCAA rules. roster sits at 13 players now, same as last year, with room for two more under the 15 player limit. These moves position the Tigers to build deeper experience heading into next season.