Charles Barkley Congratulates Dabo Swinney on Clemson's Win; Social Media Reacts

In the NCAA Tournament, Charles Barkley predicted Arizona will win.

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In a back-and-forth game in Los Angeles on Thursday night, Clemson overcame the Wildcats 77-72, bringing March Madness to a new level in the Sweet 16.

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Clemson's victory puts them in the Elite Eight for the first time in 44 years and just the second time in program history.

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Barkley praised coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers of the ACC, as any decent sportsman would do.

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Swinney, hold on.

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Yes, the former basketball player for Auburn praised the Clemson football coach rather than the basketball coach. The lack of response from the panel, which included Clark Kellogg, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson, further confused people on social media on Thursday night.

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