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USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell on Ian Schieffelin joining the football team
Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell on Ian Schieffelin joining the football team When Ian Schieffelin announced his switch from basketball to football last week, one person who wasn't caught off guard was his former head coach. According to reports from The Clemson Insider, at IPTAY's Road Show event in Greenville, Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell shared that Schieffelin's love for football started long before his days as a Tiger. In fact, it dates back to Grayson High School in Georgia, where he lined up on the gridiron before ever making a name for himself on the hardwood. "He's always loved football," Brownell said. "And he loves Clemson. The chance to stay here and be part of the program in a new way — I know that really appeals to him." Now it's official: Schieffelin is a member of the Clemson football team and will play tight end in 2025. Thanks to NCAA rules, athletes can switch sports within their five-year eligibility window — and with four years of basketball behind him, Schieffelin has one season left to give football a shot. Brownell thinks people may underestimate what he brings to the field. "He's a much better athlete than most folks realize," Brownell said. "His legs are massive, he's incredibly strong, and he's probably a little faster than people expect. I think he can run in the 4.8 range." Schieffelin, a second-team All-ACC selection this past season, helped lead Clemson to 27 wins and an Elite Eight appearance — the program's deepest NCAA Tournament run since 1980. He finished his basketball career with over 1,000 points and ranks seventh in school history in rebounds. But Brownell also made it clear this decision came with a cost. "People need to understand — he's walking away from a lot," Brownell said. "I don't know if he's an NBA guy, but he absolutely could've made serious money playing overseas. He's giving that up for a chance to try something new." The NIL era of college sports makes the money less of a hit, but there is still likely a hit. Money clearly didn't dictate this decision from Schieffelin, but he's definitely still getting paid. It will be an interesting saga to keep an eye on. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Reuters
25-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Clemson, Brad Brownell agree to extension through 2031
April 25 - The Clemson board of trustees has approved men's basketball coach Brad Brownell's new six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Financial terms were not disclosed in Friday's announcement, however The State reported it was worth a total of $27.5 million. Brownell's total salary will be $4 million in 2025-26 and $5 million by 2029-30. "I remain honored and grateful to have led this program for 15 years and for the opportunity to continue to coach and develop young people in both basketball and life at Clemson," Brownell said. "I'm appreciative of the support from (athletic director) Graham Neff, President Jim Clements and our administration to continue to build upon our successes in basketball -- on and off the court. I'm proud of the continuity of my staff and the critical role they play in winning, player development and recruiting." After taking the program to the Elite Eight in 2024, Brownell was rewarded last July with an extension through the 2028-29 season. This deal will replace that one. Brownell, 56, made $3.5 million this past season, with the number growing by $250,000 every year thereafter. He is the program's winningest coach with a 292-196 record since 2010. This season's team set school records for overall wins (27) and ACC regular-season victories (18). The Tigers made their fifth NCAA Tournament under Brownell's guidance. Also Friday, Clemson announced basketball associate head coach Billy Donlon and assistants Sean Dixon and Dick Bender received new contracts through 2026-27. --Field Level Media
Miami Herald
25-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Clemson, Brad Brownell agree to extension through 2031
The Clemson board of trustees has approved men's basketball coach Brad Brownell's new six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Financial terms were not disclosed in Friday's announcement, however The State reported it was worth a total of $27.5 million. Brownell's total salary will be $4 million in 2025-26 and $5 million by 2029-30. "I remain honored and grateful to have led this program for 15 years and for the opportunity to continue to coach and develop young people in both basketball and life at Clemson," Brownell said. "I'm appreciative of the support from (athletic director) Graham Neff, President Jim Clements and our administration to continue to build upon our successes in basketball -- on and off the court. I'm proud of the continuity of my staff and the critical role they play in winning, player development and recruiting." After taking the program to the Elite Eight in 2024, Brownell was rewarded last July with an extension through the 2028-29 season. This deal will replace that one. Brownell, 56, made $3.5 million this past season, with the number growing by $250,000 every year thereafter. He is the program's winningest coach with a 292-196 record since 2010. This season's team set school records for overall wins (27) and ACC regular-season victories (18). The Tigers made their fifth NCAA Tournament under Brownell's guidance. Also Friday, Clemson announced basketball associate head coach Billy Donlon and assistants Sean Dixon and Dick Bender received new contracts through 2026-27. --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M misses out on former Samford star, who is headed to the Big Ten
Texas A&M misses out on former Samford star, who is headed to the Big Ten One of the perks of hiring a new coach in today's college basketball landscape is landing transfers from said coach's previous program. However, in the case of new Texas A&M HC, Bucky McMillan, his top scorer during his final season at Samford, is headed to USC to join the Trojans in 2025. On Sunday, it was revealed that junior forward Jaden Brownell will transfer to Southern California for his final collegiate season instead of following his former head coach and continue playing the system that has turned him into a star scoring option. Texas A&M's roster is depleted after forwards Pharrel Payne and Solomon Washington transferred to Maryland to join former Aggies' head coach Buzz Williams. Needing size and experience in the front court, Brownell is an immediate starter with the skillset to lead the team in several areas after shooting 51% from the field and nearly 40% from beyond the arc. McMillan's system is built on speed and offensive efficiency, especially from 3-point range, but Brownell feels like USC is a better option to continue being a top scoring option. Again, McMillan is facing a complete rebuild but is working with more resources and a talented incoming 2025 signing class led by four-star combo guard Jeremiah Green. However, he'll need to work fast to not just acquire starters but also depth at every position. Expect for news in the coming days, or even hours concerning future transfer additions. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Here's what to know about the new Michigan Family Protection Act
The Michigan Family Protection Act went into effect on Tuesday, ending the criminalization of surrogacy in the state. Rachel Lang's journey to motherhood wasn't easy. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 years old, just nine months after getting married. "It wouldn't have been safe for me to carry a child. That's when we had decided to explore other options," said Lang. Those options included surrogacy, where her embryos would be implanted in a gestational carrier in the hopes of having a child. Typically, that step wouldn't have been an issue, except in Michigan. "It was the only state where it was still a felony, and it was the first state where surrogacy became a felony, and it was the last state for surrogacy to be a felony," said Ginanne Brownell, communications and research director for Michigan Fertility Alliance. Brownell spent years working to push the nine-bill package that went into effect on April 1, officially repealing a ban that made Michigan the only state in the nation to criminalize surrogacy contracts. The bill also offers legal protections for families that are created through assisted reproduction, like Lang's, who has waited nearly two years to formally adopt her biological daughter, Delaney. "Surrogacy now is legal; it can be done in Michigan. Surrogacy can be compensated, and there can be contracts that protect everybody involved in the process," said Brownell. Lang said they await Delany's new birth certificate with their names on it after her adoption was finalized last week. With the Family Protection Act officially the law of the land, Lang hopes other hopeful parents have an easier experience welcoming their bundles of joy.
