Clemson Nets WCC Star Forward Through Portal
The Tigers have secured 6-foot-9, 245-pound Austrian forward David Fuchs from the San Francisco Dons as their fourth transfer portal acquisition. A WCC Newcomer of the Year, Fuchs averaged 12.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in his junior season, notching eight double-doubles and earning All-WCC Second Team honors. He joins a frontcourt depleted by graduations and injuries, slotting in behind returning center Carter Welling (currently rehabbing a torn ACL) and alongside fellow portal additions Dylan Faulkner, Cole Certa and Liutauras Lelevicius. With just one scholarship spot left, head coach Brad Brownell appears poised to push for his fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth.
Ah yes, the collegiate equivalent of dumpster diving—welcome to Brad Brownell’s annual clearance sale at the transfer portal. Instead of grooming McDonald’s employees into blue-chip stars, Clemson prefers to raid mid-major rosters for that one hidden gem. Fuchs, the Austrian import, arrives just in time to fill holes left by Godfrey and Davidson. It’s like ordering a custom pizza but only finding pepperoni in the freezer—Brownell’s promise of “compete for a Top-Four conference crown” hinges on whether this culinary gamble actually tastes as good as it sounds.
Four-Star Safety Jarrell Chandler Eyes Tiger Stripes
Clemson’s 2027 recruiting class welcomed its fourth four-star addition when Jarrell Chandler, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound safety from Halls High School in Knoxville, pledged to the Tigers over Miami (FL), Tennessee and Vanderbilt. After multiple unofficial visits with the Volunteers, a late recruiting sweep by defensive staffers—led by Tom Allen, Thomas Allen and Nolan Turner—sealed the deal. Chandler, rated No. 91 nationally and No. 6 at safety in his class, posted 94 tackles, six tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, an interception, a fumble recovery and even caught seven touchdowns on offense in his junior season. He becomes Clemson’s sixth defensive commitment under coach Dabo Swinney.
Behold, the world of recruiting theatre, where college coaches impersonate covert operatives to kidnap high school talent. Clemson’s defensive staff executed a Mission: Impossible-style break-in to Chandler’s hometown—minus the rappelling—because nothing says “we value you” like a three-hour car ride. Now they’ve signed a two-way star who can tackle receivers and moonlight as a WR. It’s like hiring a chef who also does your laundry: versatile, but let’s hope he’s not juggling chainsaws at game time.
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