Clemson basketball head coach Brad Brownell has a young weapon that will more than likely start the season on the bench, but could turn into a young star in the ACC.
Class of 2025 combo guard Zac Foster is a name that Clemson basketball fans should already know, but if they do not yet, learn it now. Foster is a former four-star recruit, according to 247Sports and Rivals, from Atlanta, Georgia, ranked 63rd and 82nd, respectively, by 247Sports and Rivals. Foster was a big riser in his class, making his name known as someone who could transition well at the next level.
“Zac Foster is a talented combo guard with excellent size, speed, and skill for the position. He has grown up in the game, coming from a basketball-centric family. Our staff has been following Zac for quite some time and (has been) impressed by his versatility, talent, and feel for the game. He excelled in the summer league circuit, and we feel he has a bright future playing multiple positions at Clemson,” Brownell said about Foster.
Foster has a brother, Marcus Foster, who is a guard playing for Xavier and started all 34 games for Xavier while averaging 7.9 points per game. Coming from a basketball family, Foster’s mom, Sheri, played collegiate basketball at Loyola Marymount University and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame because of her basketball career.
Registered at 6’4” 180 pounds, Foster still can grow into his frame and continue to add strength while being in a collegiate workout program. Look for Foster to develop more physically, not only throughout this season but also for the rest of his collegiate career.
What Foster can bring to the Tigers for the 2025-2026 season
As a true freshman who is just 18 years old, Foster is a young player who can provide a spark off the bench.
An explosive and versatile guard coming off the bench is a good thing to have for coach Brownell. The 6’4” guard from Atlanta shows an ability to score consistently at all three levels (three-point, midrange, and at the rim). Foster is not afraid to attack the rim even though he still can develop his frame and add strength. His lack of fear in creating contact at the rim allows him to be able to get more shots around the rim. From the midrange, Foster has a solid shot if he can get to his spots on the court.
So, how can Foster bring all of this to the court for the Tigers this season? Foster will need to rely on teammates on the court to help create his shots for him. Other guards like Dillon Hunter, Jestin Porter, and Butta Johnson will need to help get Foster good shot opportunities for Foster to be effective this season. Relying on his teammates to control the offensive flow should help keep Foster’s turnovers down in his freshman season, helping take a lot of those decisions out of his hands by playing off other teammates as the primary ball handler.
Clemson basketball fans should be excited to see how Foster looks on the court when the season tips off on November 3. The non-conference schedule should feature opponents that will allow Brownell and his staff to play a lot of the bench players. Going up against opponents such as New Hampshire, Gardner-Webb, Morehead State, and North Alabama should provide good opportunities for Foster to get on the court and showcase his skills.