Clemson’s basketball squad completed a flawless three‑game exhibition tour of Italy, posting wins of 99‑54 over Orange Bassano and 69‑58 against Pro Camp, while an earlier matchup against BC Silute was halted in the fourth quarter due to wet courts but still resulted in a 40‑35 victory.
The finale against Orange Bassano was the most complete performance of the trip, with the Tigers scoring at least 20 points in each quarter and narrowly missing the century mark. That game set the tone for a tour defined by offensive balance and defensive intensity.
Liutauras Lelevicius paced the team with 16 points, including 13 after halftime, and knocked down three three‑pointers. His second‑half surge illustrated the depth of the roster and the ability to shift scoring load when needed.
Certa emerged as the most consistent offensive weapon, tallying 10, 13 and 16 points across the three contests and finishing the tour with a total of 39 points. His contributions as a scorer and playmaker kept the offense humming.
Thomas added 33 points over the span, highlighted by an 11‑point outing in the final game where he logged two blocks and displayed versatility as a scorer, rebounder, facilitator and defender.
Other contributors rounded out the effort. Fuchs grabbed 10 rebounds, anchoring the interior, while Reynolds and Steinour chipped in with timely baskets. The breadth of scoring options proved crucial when injuries sidelined Carter Welling, Ace Buckner, Zac Foster and Dylan Faulkner.
Depth Over Stars
The tour underscored that Clemson’s strength lies not in a single star but in a network of capable contributors ready to step up when called upon.