Hell, I'll say it. Clemson is far from a household name when it comes to basketball. When did they last win, or even contend for an ACC title, let alone make any kind of run in the NCAAT to be taken seriously? If this is Zion's choice, it's just another "big fish in a small pond" scenario where ZW is more concerned about HIS stats than having a shot at an NCAA title.
As much as this kid has marketed himself all over YouTube, why would you spend your year of college hoops away from the spotlight?
Having said that, rumblings that his stepdad may be getting hired by Clemson just surfaced.... maybe that's the reason...we'll see.