**Tired of Transfer Rumors? Too Bad – Clemson Basketball is Just Getting Started**
The transfer carousel keeps spinning, and Clemson isn’t stepping off anytime soon. Brad Brownell and the Tigers are already deep in the mix for some of the top names in the portal, and the list of targets keeps growing.
After reported interest in transfers like **Nick Davidson (Nevada), Nick Pringle (South Carolina), Cooper Schwieger (Valparaiso), and Malik Reneau (Indiana)**, Clemson has now entered the race for another high-impact guard. According to **247HSHoops**, the Tigers have reached out to **IPFW standout Jalen Jackson**, a **first-team All-Horizon League** selection and one of the most productive guards available.
### **Why Jackson Makes Sense for Clemson**
With **Chase Hunter gone and Del Jones departing**, the Tigers need backcourt reinforcements—and Jackson fits the bill. The 6’3″ guard put up **19.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game** last season while shooting **48% from the field**. Though his three-point percentage dipped to **26%** (down from 41% the year before), his scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive activity would fill an immediate need.
Beyond his stats, Jackson brings intangibles—he won the **Horizon League Sportsmanship Award**, proving he’s as much of a culture fit as he is a talent.
### **Competition Will Be Fierce**
Clemson isn’t alone in this pursuit. Jackson has drawn interest from **Michigan, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Missouri, LSU, Virginia, and Memphis**, among others. But with a clear path to major minutes and Brownell’s track record of developing guards, the Tigers have a real shot.
### **Bottom Line**
If Brownell can land Jackson, it would be a **major win** for a Clemson program looking to reload after losing key backcourt pieces. The Tigers are swinging big in the portal—will this be the one that sticks?
**Should Clemson prioritize Jackson, or aim higher? Sound off below!**
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