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First look at former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin with a football
First look at former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin with a football
Clemson's Dabo Swinney Camp is underway this week, but this year's event includes a new and unexpected face — former basketball standout Ian Schieffelin, now officially a member of the Clemson football program.
Schieffelin made headlines last week when he shared a photoshopped image of himself in a half-basketball, half-football jersey with 'NEXT CHAPTER' written across it, signaling his transition from the hardwood to the gridiron. Now listed as a tight end on Clemson's official football roster, Schieffelin was seen participating in camp activities on Tuesday as the Tigers hosted hundreds of high school players from around the country.
The 6-foot-8, 240-pound athlete brings a unique skill set to the football field. After four years on the basketball team under Brad Brownell, Schieffelin is using his final year of eligibility to try his hand at football. He was a consistent force for the Tigers this past season, averaging 12.4 points and 9.4 rebounds while starting all 34 games and helping Clemson reach a program-record 27 wins.
Dabo Swinney has long been intrigued by Schieffelin's athleticism, once saying the forward could 'play whatever he wants.' Now, Swinney will have a chance to utilize that versatility as Clemson gears up for a highly anticipated 2025 season opener against LSU on August 30.
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