Clemson Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:01:03 PDT

Clemson looked poised to make a deeper run into the postseason than just one-and-out in the NCAA Tournament, but though the loss to Villanova wrote a premature end to the year, the Tigers still have to count 2007-08 as another step forward in Oliver Purnell's rebuilding process.

Getting a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Regional marked the return of the Tigers to the 65-team field for the first time after a nine-season absence, and their appearance in the championship of the ACC tournament was the first time since 1962 they had advanced that far in the event.

"When we look over all the things that we have accomplished," said senior James Mays, "we'll have a lot to be proud of."

By finishing 24-10, the Tigers' senior class matched a school record for career victories...