From Two-Way Tease to Twitter Tumble
On3 reporter Joe Tipton sparked a frenzy when he named Clemson among several programs eyeing two-way NBA forward Trentyn Flowers. Within hours, the post garnered nearly four million impressions on X but left NCAA insiders and fans doubtful. By morning, Tipton had backpedaled, clarifying there was no active pursuit. Clemson’s fleeting link, though unconfirmed, wasn’t entirely far-fetched: the Tigers had previously courted former G-League guard T.J. Clark before he opted for Ole Miss. Head coach Brad Brownell, however, had downplayed any midseason additions amid backcourt injuries, insisting his roster was effectively set. The rumor ultimately appears to have been a preliminary whisper rather than a formal chase.
Imagine a world where every coach’s idle lunchtime chit-chat triggers a national media meltdown. Clemson fans, armed with popcorn and Peak Design backpacks, cheered at the mere suggestion of snagging an NBA prospect—only to wake up to the world’s most polite apology tweet. It’s like watching someone sell front-row tickets to a Beyoncé concert and then admit they only dialed Ticketmaster for kicks. Meanwhile, Coach Brownell’s biggest midseason plan remains rotating the bench chair. But hey, maybe next time Joe Tipton will break news of a two-way deal for Bigfoot, and Clemson will confirm they’ve “talked it over.”
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