Carter Welling Returns to Clemson Basketball for 2026-27 Season
Clemson forward Carter Welling announces return for another season
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Carter Welling, a 6-foot-11 forward, has announced his return to Clemson University for the 2026-27 basketball season. While recovering from a torn ACL, Welling aims to maintain his role after averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
- 01Carter Welling will return to Clemson for the 2026-27 season.
- 02He is recovering from a torn ACL sustained during the ACC Tournament.
- 03Welling averaged 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 32 games last season.
- 04He previously earned All-WAC second-team honors and was Defensive Player of the Year at Utah Valley.
- 05The transfer portal closes soon, ensuring Welling remains with the Tigers.
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Carter Welling, a 6-foot-11 forward for the Clemson Tigers basketball team, announced on Instagram that he will return for the 2026-27 season. Welling, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the ACC Tournament victory over Wake Forest on March 11, expressed his commitment to staying in Clemson. His availability for the upcoming season is uncertain, but the team is relieved he will not transfer elsewhere as the transfer portal closes soon. Last season, Welling played in 32 games, starting 24 and averaging 10.2 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 49.3% from the field. He also contributed with assists, blocks, and steals. Prior to joining Clemson, Welling had a successful season at Utah Valley, where he was recognized as an All-WAC second-team player and named the conference's Defensive Player of the Year.
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Welling's return is crucial for Clemson's basketball team as they look to build on last season's performance.
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