Freddie Kitchens Returns to Clemson | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Freddie Kitchens is back in college football, joining Clemson as a volunteer offensive assistant under Dabo Swinney — a reunion rooted in decades of trust and respect dating back to their Alabama days. After his brief, rocky stint at UNC, Kitchens sought a familiar, supportive environment, and Clemson delivered. Though he nearly joined in 2022, this time he’s fully committed, eager to contribute his NFL and high-profile coaching experience — even without pay, thanks to his UNC buyout. Kitchens values being in a place where he’s respected and focused on making smart, well-investigated…