Clemson Basketball: Takeaways from dominant win over Auburn

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SAN DIEGO, CA – MARCH 18: The Clemson Tigers bench celebrates as they take on the Auburn Tigers in the second half during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena on March 18, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images) /

Clemson is playing well enough right now to beat Kansas.

Sometimes momentum is the most powerful force. It tosses aside all seeding and projections and levels the playing field. Kansas is the top seed in the Midwest region, but even they have proven to be vulnerable, struggling to close out Seton Hall and winning by just four points.

With the way Clemson is playing on both sides of the court right now, it is time to reconsider whether the Jayhawks should be considered a lock to reach the elite eight. Clemson’s performance on Sunday proved that they can play with anyone if they play the right style. Kansas is strong in the half court on both sides of the ball as well, which doesn’t bode well for Clemson. They have elite shooters from the perimeter but have yet to run into a team as strong defensively as the Tigers in the tournament thus far.

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It may be a surprise to some that Clemson has reached the second weekend of the NCAA tournament, but the biggest surprise may still be awaiting them. Friday night’s game with Kansas presents an intriguing matchup and one that Clemson should not be overlooked in.