Dyarri Braddick, a 6‑foot‑6 freshman center who signed with Clemson University this summer, has announced her departure from the Tigers’ women’s basketball program without ever taking the court for a game. Her exit comes just weeks after enrollment and places her outside the NCAA transfer portal window, limiting her 2024 options to non‑NCAA institutions such as junior colleges.
The South Carolina native was a three‑star recruit, ranked No. 108 nationally, and one of five members of Clemson’s highly touted 2026 class. In high school she posted averages of 12.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game, earning more than 20 scholarship offers before committing to the university.
Coach’s Vision for the Interior
Coach Shawn Poppie had previously highlighted Braddick’s size and length as a valuable interior element, noting that structured strength training and skill development at Clemson could unlock her growth potential. Poppie described her as a player who could stretch the defense and protect the rim, qualities that fit the program’s long‑term interior strategy.
Her exit reduces the roster from 14 to 13 scholarship athletes and leaves the program without a clear timeline for replacement. With the transfer portal window closed, Braddick is expected to explore non‑NCAA pathways, potentially joining a junior college or pursuing professional opportunities abroad.