In college, he was "the point guard in 1980 for what many consider Clemson's best basketball team ever. He was one of seven players who received votes for the Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year Award in 1979. Conrad finished his career ranked first in single season steals, second in career steals, first in single season and career charges taken, and second in single season and career assists. In 1980 he led his team in free throw percentage.