Stanford Men's Basketball Hosts No. 20 Clemson

The Cardinal look to bounce back at home after a road loss to Florida State.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:15pm

On Wednesday, February 4th, the Stanford men's basketball team will welcome the 20th-ranked Clemson Tigers to Maples Pavilion. Stanford comes into the game with a 14-8 overall record and a 3-6 mark in ACC play, while Clemson is 18-4 overall and 8-1 in conference. The Tigers are led by senior forward RJ Godfrey, who is averaging a double-double this season.

Why it matters

This is an important game for both teams as they look to position themselves for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Stanford needs to protect its home court, while Clemson is looking to continue its strong season and build its tournament resume.

The details

Stanford is coming off a road loss to Florida State, while Clemson's only ACC loss came in overtime against NC State. The Cardinal will need big games from leading scorer Ebuka Okorie, as well as strong rebounding efforts from Ryan Agarwal, Oskar Giltay, and AJ Rohosy. Hitting their 3-pointers will also be crucial for Stanford to pull off the upset.

  • The game will tip off at 7:00 PM PT on Wednesday, February 4th.
  • Stanford last played on Saturday, January 31st, falling to Florida State.
  • Clemson's lone ACC loss came on January 20th in overtime against NC State.

The players

Ebuka Okorie

Stanford's leading scorer, averaging 21.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.

RJ Godfrey

Clemson's senior forward, averaging a double-double with 12.0 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“This game could go either way. I'll give Stanford a slight edge since they are at home.”

— Ben Parker, on3.com Writer

What’s next

After this game, Clemson will continue its tough ACC schedule with road games at North Carolina and Duke, as well as a home matchup against Louisville.

The takeaway

This is a crucial game for both teams as they look to bolster their NCAA Tournament resumes. Stanford needs to protect its home court, while Clemson is looking to continue its strong season and prove it can win on the road against a tough opponent.