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Clemson Seniors Reflect on Career After NCAA Tournament Loss
RJ Godfrey and Dillon Hunter led Clemson to the NCAA Tournament, but their journey ended in the first round.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:25pm
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Clemson basketball seniors RJ Godfrey and Dillon Hunter reflected on their careers after the team's NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa. The duo helped lead a team of mostly new players to the Big Dance, the program's third straight tournament appearance, though they fell short of their goal of an Elite Eight run. Both players expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at Clemson and be coached by Brad Brownell.
Why it matters
Godfrey and Hunter provided veteran leadership for a Clemson team that underwent a major roster overhaul, guiding the Tigers to another successful season and NCAA Tournament berth. Their reflections offer insight into the challenges and rewards of leading a young, revamped squad.
The details
Godfrey and Hunter, who were in the same recruiting class, were reunited at Clemson last season after Godfrey spent his first two years with the program. They helped the Tigers, who had 10 new players join the team, to a 24-11 record and 14 straight road wins in conference play. However, their NCAA Tournament run ended with a loss to Iowa in the first round.
- Clemson's season ended on March 22, 2026 with the loss to Iowa.
- Godfrey and Hunter were in the same recruiting class and reunited at Clemson last season.
The players
RJ Godfrey
A Clemson senior forward who returned to the program after spending his first two seasons with the Tigers.
Dillon Hunter
A Clemson senior guard who spent all four seasons of his college career with the Tigers.
Brad Brownell
The head coach of the Clemson basketball team, who challenged Godfrey and Hunter to lead the team of mostly new players.
What they’re saying
“Nobody expected us to be here, and our team, our staff, just the whole season, we just fought the whole year. I'm glad I got the opportunity to play with the guys in that locker room, the staff, one more last time.”
— RJ Godfrey, Clemson Senior Forward
“I'm grateful for everything. It's just kind of surreal, I don't really have the words right now. But, I just want to look back on it and be thankful for everything. The bad, the good, but just thankful that I had to go down in the history books as a winner.”
— Dillon Hunter, Clemson Senior Guard
What’s next
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The takeaway
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