CLEMSON — Clemson basketball will be without freshman guard Del Jones in Tuesday's ACC game.
Jones is out with an ankle injury, per Clemson's availability report, as No. 21 Clemson (18-4, 10-1 ACC) faces Georgia Tech (10-12, 4-7) on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET, ACC Network). He has been a contributor for Clemson off the bench, averaging 4.1 points and shooting 42.9% over 11.6 minutes.
Jones has logged double-digit minutes in Clemson's past three games and provides a spark on both ends on the floor. He scored a career-high 13 points against Virginia Tech on Jan. 25.
In his absence, Chase Hunter , Jaeden Zackery and Dillon Hunter may play longer minutes than usual. Reserve guard Jake Heidbreader could be in store for more playing time too.
Jones will be out with freshman guard Ace Buckner and freshman forward Dallas Thomas as both redshirt for the season.
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Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00
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