Clemson Women’s Basketball Off to a Hot Start with 2026 Recruiting Class
- Charles Mays
- Mar 31
- 3 min read
Clemson Women’s Basketball is building something special under head coach Shawn Poppie, and the 2026 recruiting class is already showing signs of that vision taking hold. The Tigers have picked up two outstanding commitments from standout juniors in Tennessee: Meeyah Green and Kimora Fields. Both are four-star prospects, ranked inside ESPNW’s top 60 nationally, and were named state Miss Basketball winners for their respective divisions.
Their talent speaks for itself, but just as important is why they chose Clemson, and it comes back to culture, relationships, and the direction of the program.
Meeyah Green – Guard, 5’9” (Webb School – Knoxville, TN)
The first to commit was Meeyah Green, a 5’9” guard from the Webb School in Knoxville. She committed to Clemson in November 2024, becoming the Tigers’ first piece in the 2026 class. Green is currently ranked No. 60 in the ESPNW HoopGurlz national rankings for her class.
This past season, she led her team to a TSSAA Division II-AA state title and earned the Division II-AA Miss Basketball honor for her standout play. Green is a confident scorer who can hit from deep, create off the dribble, and navigate pressure with a calm, poised demeanor. She’s not just a scorer either, she makes smart reads, moves the ball well, and shows good court awareness.
Green also plays AAU ball for FBC United, one of the top girls’ basketball programs in the country, where she competes against elite talent year-round. That experience, paired with her leadership and championship mindset, makes her a high-upside pickup for Clemson.
Kimora Fields – Forward, 6’0” (Bradley Central – Cleveland, TN)
Yesterday, Clemson landed another major commitment in 6’0” guard/forward Kimora Fields from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, TN. Fields announced her decision, giving the Tigers a powerful 1–2 punch to kick off the class.
Ranked No. 32 nationally by ESPNW, Fields brings size, versatility, and a winning pedigree to the table. She was named Tennessee’s Class 4A Miss Basketball this past season, after helping lead Bradley Central to a TSSAA Class 4A State Championship, which capped off a three-peat for her and the Bearettes. Fields was also named the 2024-25 MaxPreps Tennessee High School Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Kimora Fields plays with strength around the rim, has a soft touch, and can step out and shoot. She’s also a plus-defender who uses her length to alter shots and rebound at a high level.
Like Green, she also suits up for FBC United on the AAU circuit, so the two already have a bond that will transfer along to Clemson.
Why Clemson Women's Basketball?
Beyond the basketball talent, it’s clear that the culture being built in Tigertown is playing a major role in recruiting. Both Green and Fields pointed to their connection with Coach Poppie and his staff as a deciding factor in their commitments.
Poppie has emphasized building a program rooted in relationships, development, and toughness, and that message is resonating. Recruits are buying in, not just to playing time or NIL promises as college athletics have become, but to the long-term vision of elevating Clemson Women’s Basketball.
Green and Fields both had other high-major offers on the table but saw something different in Clemson. The family atmosphere, player development focus, and the staff’s consistent communication stood out. For players of this caliber to commit this early says a lot about the momentum around the program.
The Road Ahead
With two top-60 prospects locked in, Clemson has set the tone early for what could be one of the best classes in program history. Both Green and Fields bring leadership, skill, and a winning mentality. They’ve won at the high school level, on the AAU circuit, and have the mindset to keep that going in college.
And with plenty of time left in the 2026 cycle, Coach Poppie and his staff are in a strong position to keep building on this early success.