Amanda Butler fired as Clemson women’s basketball coach
Amanda Butler’s tenure as the Clemson women’s basketball coach is over.
Clemson fired Butler on Tuesday after six seasons with the program, The State has confirmed through a source with knowledge of the move. She had a 81-106 overall record there with two winning seasons.
Clemson’s 2023-24 season ended last Wednesday in an ACC Tournament loss to Boston College. The Tigers finished 12-19 overall and 5-13 in ACC play.
TigerNet.com was the first to report Butler’s dismissal. Clemson’s team has been informed of the move, and an official announcement from Clemson is expected later Tuesday, according to a source.
Butler’s best year at Clemson was her first after being hired in 2018. The Tigers won 20 games in that 2018-19 season and had a winning record in ACC play (9-7). They made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.
Her only other winning season came with 19 victories across 19-16 in 2022-23.
The 2023-24 season continued a long run of struggles for the program overall. Over the last 22 years, the Tigers have just one NCAA appearance, one NCAA win and one winning season in ACC play (all in 2018-19).
Butler coached at Florida for 10 seasons before being hired at Clemson.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
Clemson WBB’s record by year under Amanda Butler
2018: 20-13
2019: 8-23
2020: 12-14
2021: 10-21
2022: 19-16
2023: 12-19
Total: 81-106
