Clemson Tigers Secure Three Promising Recruits for 2025-26 Basketball Season
Clemson men’s basketball head coach Brad Brownell has announced the signing of three highly regarded recruits: Zac Foster, Chase Thompson, and Trent Steinour. These players will join the Tigers for the 2025-26 season, forming a recruiting class ranked 22nd nationally by 247Sports.
Zac Foster, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound four-star guard from Atlanta, Georgia, is rated as the No. 70 overall prospect in his class and the No. 11 combo guard. As a junior, Foster averaged 13 points, five rebounds, 3.6 assists, and two steals per game, earning All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State honors. Coming from a basketball-centric family, he chose Clemson over schools like Virginia Tech and Georgia.
Chase Thompson, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward from Glenwood, Minnesota, is a dual-sport athlete excelling in basketball and football. Ranked No. 94 nationally by Rivals and No. 1 in Minnesota by PrepHoops, Thompson averaged 19 points and 9.6 rebounds as a junior. A proven leader, he guided his team to the state tournament’s final four and selected Clemson over Iowa and West Virginia.
Trent Steinour, a 6-foot-10, 215-pound forward/center from Mooresville, North Carolina, rounds out the class. A three-star recruit and the grandson of former Clemson standout Randy Mahaffey, Steinour averaged 16 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.3 blocks per game as a junior. Known for his strong work ethic, he adds size and athleticism to the Tigers’ lineup, choosing Clemson over schools like Virginia Tech and Penn State.
Brownell praised the recruits for their skills, character, and compatibility with Clemson’s culture. With Foster’s versatility, Thompson’s leadership, and Steinour’s legacy, the Tigers look forward to integrating these talented players into their program.
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