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Clemson Basketball Star Guarantees Postseason Run After Final Home Game
Senior guard Dillon Hunter rallies fans after victory over Georgia Tech.
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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Clemson basketball guard Dillon Hunter, a senior leader, gave an emotional speech to fans after helping his team beat Georgia Tech 79-76 in his final home game. Hunter held back tears as he promised the crowd that the team would go on another postseason run, reminiscing about their success "back in LA."
Why it matters
Clemson basketball has had an up-and-down season, but Hunter's passionate postgame speech shows the team still has high hopes and the support of their loyal fanbase as they look to make a push in the postseason.
The details
In his final home game at Littlejohn Coliseum, Dillon Hunter led Clemson to a narrow 79-76 victory over Georgia Tech. After the game, the senior guard addressed the crowd, promising that the team would go on another successful postseason run, similar to their previous accomplishments "back in LA."
- The game took place on March 7, 2026.
- Hunter gave his postgame speech immediately following the victory.
The players
Dillon Hunter
A senior guard for the Clemson basketball team who is one of the team's leaders.
Clemson Basketball
The men's basketball team at Clemson University, a Division I program that competes in the ACC.
What they’re saying
“I promise you we're gonna go on another run. We're gonna have a good time — (like) back in LA,”
— Dillon Hunter, Senior Guard (Greenville News)
What’s next
Clemson will now look to carry the momentum from Hunter's emotional speech into the postseason, where they hope to make a deep run and return to the success they experienced "back in LA."
The takeaway
Dillon Hunter's passionate postgame remarks demonstrate the strong team spirit and determination within the Clemson basketball program, as they aim to rally their fanbase and make another memorable postseason push.
