Rubbing the Rock

4 days ago | rubbingtherock.com | Connor Muldowney

Chase Hunter's path to the NBA isn't going to be an easy one and he knew he'd have to prove himself worthy of a professional look when the season ended. And he's working hard on improving that NBA Draft stock. Hunter had a tough start to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, but he has since bounced back and concluded his weekend with a solid 12-point showing in the title game. He also had seven rebounds, three assists, and showed that defensive prowess with five steals.

5 days ago | rubbingtherock.com | Connor Muldowney

It's hard to believe that the 2025 NFL Draft is already here. Next week, we'll find out which Clemson football stars get selected in the NFL Draft and there are sure to be at least a handful. Although the Tigers haven't quite lived up to the expectations on the field over the past few seasons, they have produced some elite talent in recent draft classes and 2025 should be no different. There aren't many superstars this time around, but Clemson is producing some under-the-radar talent.

5 days ago | rubbingtherock.com | Connor Muldowney

The NBA Draft process is fully underway and that means that some former Clemson stars are pursuing futures in the league, including Chase Hunter. The Tigers' leading scorer from this past season was arguably the top pro prospect on the roster that also included Ian Schieffelin, Viktor Lakhin, and Jaeden Zackery. He looked like a guy who could get a serious look by NBA teams for his ability to defend as well as score in bunches. His two-way ability is something scouts drool over.

6 days ago | rubbingtherock.com | Connor Muldowney

Dabo Swinney and the transfer portal. Those two things don't often go hand-in-hand. But this offseason, the legendary Clemson football coach decided to dip his toe into the portal and he came away with three guys who will undoubtedly make the roster better. One was Tristan Smith, a receiver from Southeast Missouri State who wasn't rated highly in the portal but who broke out during the spring game with numerous eye-popping plays.

6 days ago | rubbingtherock.com | Connor Muldowney

Dabo Swinney landed another elite prospect on Friday afternoon as four-star wide receiver Gordon Sellars picked Clemson over the likes of Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. Sellars becomes Clemson's 14th commitment in the 2026 class and he helps the Tigers move back to the No. 2 class in the country behind only USC. Not only is Sellars the 14th commitment for Clemson in the 2026 class but he's also the third four-star receiver.