Before the Clemson Tigers took to the gridiron this weekend, fans were able to catch a glimpse of the first look of the men’s basketball team.

Clemson took down Georgia 80-78 at Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday night, showcasing some old and a lot of new with the 2026-27 roster. However, for the first time, the Tigers were able to play a high-caliber opponent in the Bulldogs that was able to be seen.

Head coach Brad Brownell saw his team get the win from a game-winning shot from Sanford big Dylan Faulkner, who finished the shot as time expired in the exhibition.

Here are three instant takeaways from the Tigers’ first action in Littlejohn Coliseum tonight.

Faulkner Take Over

I was looking for the player who makes the biggest impact early on during the first half of the contest. The winner was forward Dylan Faulkner.

The Sanford transfer couldn’t have been more efficient in the 11 minutes he played in the first half, scoring 15 points, five rebounds and a team-high four assists.…