Brad Brownell and the Clemson men’s basketball program continued to reshape their roster with the addition of UAB transfer Efrem “Butta” Johnson, who announced his commitment to the Tigers on Sunday. Johnson becomes the first guard Clemson has landed from the portal this offseason and brings a veteran presence to a backcourt that’s short on experience.
The 6-foot-4 guard has one year of eligibility remaining and is coming off a strong junior season in which he averaged 11.2 points, 1.7 assists and shot 35.9% from three-point range. He made 25 starts in 34 games and hit a team-high 56 threes for the Blazers. Johnson also scored 17 points in UAB’s matchup against Clemson earlier this season and added a career-high 21 points in the AAC Tournament.
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Clemson has now added four players through the transfer portal, with Johnson joining frontcourt newcomers RJ Godfrey, Nick Davidson and Carter Welling. With several scholarship players departing, including starting guards Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin, Johnson provides much-needed experience. Dillon Hunter is the only returning guard with real minutes from last season, and the Tigers will also welcome four-star freshman Zac Foster and redshirt freshman Ace Buckner to the mix.
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