Clemson locked out of locker room during ACC semifinal

Clemson's basketball team was locked out of their locker room at halftime during the ACC semifinal against Louisville, trailing 33-28. Players sat on the floor outside while coach Brad Brownell spoke to them. Building security eventually unlocked the door, and the ACC extended halftime by two minutes. Clemson struggled in the second half, falling behind by 15 points before losing 76-73. This incident was unprecedented for Brownell, who expressed disappointment. An ACC spokesperson noted that the cause of the locked door is unclear, as security is typically in place for every game.