CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Mark Elliott announced the signings of Keller Brown, Matteo Mitchell and Keneisha Shelbourne Tuesday afternoon.
KELLER BROWN | 1600m, 3200m & 5000m
Brown is from Rock Hill, S.C., who has a long list of achievements including:
Brown intends to study civil engineering when he arrives to Clemson in the fall. He is the son of David and Sarah and the brother of current Tiger Garrett Brown.
“I’m excited to bring in one of South Carolina’s top distance runners who also happens to be brothers with Garrett Brown!” – Vicky Pounds, Cross Country Head Coach / Distance Coach.
MATTEO MITCHELL | WEIGHT & HAMMER THROW
Mitchell, a native of Clayton, Calif., is an incoming transfer from Southern California. He will earn his undergraduate degree in business at USC this spring before pursuing his graduate degree at Clemson in the fall.
“We are excited to welcome Matteo as he will add more experience to our throwers group” – Shawn Cobey, Throws Coach.
A two-time USC Coaches Award winner, Mitchell qualified for regionals in 2024 and serves as a team captain for USC this season. He also earned bronze at USATF Junior Olympics. Mitchell is the son of Paul and Julie and has two brothers, Dusty, who was a running back for UCLA football in 2019, and Robert.
KENEISHA SHELBOURNE | TRIPLE JUMP & LONG JUMP
Shelbourne, from Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, attended Asja Girls’ College. She was the 2025 CARIFTA Games Triple Jump Champion and has competed in major international meets, including Nacac U18, multiple CARIFTA games (2023, 2024, and 2025) and the Panama U23 Championships.
“I first saw Keneisha at the 2025 CARIFTA games. From the moment I watched her compete, it was clear she was special. She’s explosive, fast and has the ability to jump at a very high level. When she went on to win the CARIFTA Games, that confirmed what I saw in her from the beginning. She is a competitor and a champion.
With Shantae (Foreman) graduating, Keneisha has the talent and mindset to step in and continue that standard immediately. I truly believe she will be a major asset to our program, and someone who can contribute at a high level over the next four years.” – Pete Charles, Jumps Coach.
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