AUGUSTA, GA - The Augusta men's basketball team will face Clemson University (NCAA Division I) in an exhibition game at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC, on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:00 pm.

"Many thanks to Coach Brad Brownell and his staff for allowing us to return to Littlejohn Coliseum to play them," said head coach Dip Metress. "Clemson is coming off their elite 8 appearance, and this is a great opportunity for our returning and incoming players to play against such a great program.  Hopefully, our Jaguar fans will make the ride up the road to see the 2024-25 team play."

The Tigers and Jaguars will square off for the fourth time in program history. The last meeting occurred on Nov 2, 2017. The Jaguars are returning All-Conference performers Demitri Gardner and Ja'Queze Kirby as well as senior center Maximillian Amadasun. 
 
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of the full 2024-25 men's basketball schedule.
 
 
About Augusta Men's Basketball

The Augusta University men's basketball team is led by head coach Dip Metress. On May 10, 2004, Metress was introduced as the fifth head coach in program history. He previously led the Belmont Abbey Crusaders (1996-04) and was an assistant for the Jaguars under Clint Bryant (1989-95). He has never had a losing season in his 16 seasons at the helm of the Jaguars. A two-time Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year, Metress and the Jags hosted five straight NCAA Regional Tournaments from 2007-11 and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight three seasons in a row. In 2023, Metress led Augusta to the NCAA National Championship Game. He was named the South Atlantic Coach of the Year in 2007, the PBC Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2019, the Southeast Region Coach of the Year in 2009, and the NABC Southeast District Coach of the Year in 2011.
 
Augusta men's hoops has retired four numbers in its 52-year history: Ben Madgen (1), Keshun Sherrill (10), Tyrekus 'AJ' Bowman (23), and Keenan Mann (32). The Jaguars have reached the NCAA tournament 15 times and won their region four times.
 
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