[3] Clowney was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Alabama over offers from Virginia Tech, Florida, and Indiana.

[4] During the summer before his freshman season at Alabama, Clowney took part in the Crimson Tide's European tour and averaged 12.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

[11] His first G League action came on November 10, 2023, where he started in their Showcase Cup opener recording game-highs of 12 rebounds and 4 blocks, along with 12 points, in a 123–120 victory over Raptors 905, despite fouling out in just 31 minutes.

[15][16][17] For the next couple months he would be recalled by Brooklyn and play in NBA games intermittently, still spending the bulk of his time with Long Island.

[15] On April 3, 2024, Clowney recorded 22 points, 10 rebounds and 1 assist off the bench in a 115–111 win against the Indiana Pacers, going 7 for 9 from the field and 3 for 4 from three in just 17 minutes of playing time.