Clemson Forward Carter Welling Helped Off Court After Injury

Welling suffered apparent leg injury in ACC Tournament game against Wake Forest

Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:25am

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Clemson forward Carter Welling was helped off the court and to the locker room after suffering an apparent leg injury late in the first half of Wednesday night's ACC Tournament game against Wake Forest. Welling had scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds before going down.

Why it matters

Welling is a key player for Clemson, and his injury could have a significant impact on the team's performance in the tournament if he is unable to return. Injuries are always a concern in high-intensity college basketball games.

The details

Welling was driving to the basket and attempted to stop and pump fake when he collapsed and could not get to his feet on his own. He was helped off the court by trainers and taken directly to the locker room. Clemson head coach Brad Brownell said he did not have any information on the severity of the injury at halftime.

  • The incident occurred just before halftime of Wednesday night's ACC Tournament Second Round game.
  • Clemson was leading Wake Forest 37-23 at the time of the injury.

The players

Carter Welling

A junior forward for the Clemson Tigers basketball team.

Brad Brownell

The head coach of the Clemson Tigers basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know anything. Obviously, it looked pretty bad. But, I don't have any information.”

— Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Coach

What’s next

The severity of Welling's injury and his status for the remainder of the tournament will be closely monitored.

The takeaway

Injuries are always a concern in the high-intensity environment of the college basketball postseason, and Welling's status will be crucial for Clemson's continued success in the ACC Tournament.