This week, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas released his updated iteration of The Bilas Index — his list of the best 68 men’s college basketball teams this season.
So, how high is Bilas on Clemson, and head coach Brad Brownell?
Clemson came in at No. 29 in The Bilas Index, and Bilas raved about Brownell and his latest coaching job this season.
Bilas’ article was published on Tuesday, before Clemson fell to Wake Forest, 85-77, on Wednesday in Winston-Salem – the Tigers’ third straight loss.
Here’s what Bilas wrote about Brownell and Clemson, which is currently 20-7 overall and 10-4 in ACC play:
“It’s not as if he hasn’t proved it over and over again, but Brad Brownell is one of the best coaches in the country.