Clingan 7'2"

[bmayuc]

Clingan reminds me of a bigger, rangier cole aldrich from the Kansas teams of about a decade ago.

Strong, solid, versatile offensive/defensive pivot.

 

[nomar]

My only guess was him saying he's UConn's #1 option and one of the top options for Cuse and Michigan State. Which is not even bad

When I read the quote, I thought, "cool, our staff has made it clear to this guy that he's our top target, unlike those other programs." Didn't see an issue. But when I saw him apologize, I immediately knew what he was talking about. It could be perceived as bragging.

It's a fine line between confident and cocky. I didn't think he crossed it, but the walk-back was nice to see; confident + humble is a good mix of traits.

 

[husky429]

Clingan reminds me of a bigger, rangier cole aldrich from the Kansas teams of about a decade ago.

Strong, solid, versatile offensive/defensive pivot.

The crazy part is at 16 he's already developing a 3pt shot and 3 inches taller. I like the comp though--good call here.

 

[mauconnfan]

Gotta love how active he is on D and he can really read the flow of the game well. Far ahead of his competitors. League bound.

He's 16 and does so many good things it's amazing. The one thing he will need to improve on is his defensive footwork and quickness. Right now it's easy to measure which shows he's smart, he can stand and move slowly to get to block range because he knows he's big enough. Later on when he plays against bigger mobile interior players he will need to move laterally in order to get to that position on D. He'll be fine as that's the only thing I saw which isn't really good yet at his age.

 

[cap10dingus]

Let’s look at the Clingan thread over at cusefan

You know because Andre Jackson thought this way LMAO, ohhh and I wonder how much fun it's going to be to have kids come to UCONN for a visit meet AJ and have him talk about the school he passed on.... If we lose any targets to them while he's on campus I'd be surprised! This is great! I'll tell you were he's not going "SUck"

 

[Watchdog]

Right? With that athleticism, that stroke, and that range as a freshman. Kid has a serious future.

I think we need a Griffiths thread already. The three point shot, the dunks, aggressive moves to the basket, seems to be able to handle pretty well on the break. Hard to believe he's a freshman. We could use his three point shot right now.

 

[businesslawyer]

I keep clicking on here, knowing that the titles of threads can't be changed, hoping to hear that he's now 7'3".

 

[FanMan]

He's a LOT better than his father was already It will be fun to watch those 2022 and 2023 Spartans teams play. Matty Curtis from NWC is on the 2023 team too. He has offers from UMass, Fairfield, Hartford and others, His father was a 2000+ point scorer at Cheshire High whose career was cut short at Hartford with back injuries.

Matty Curtis plays on the 2022 with Donovan

 

[Umami Zen]

He's 16 and does so many good things it's amazing. The one thing he will need to improve on is his defensive footwork and quickness. Right now it's easy to measure which shows he's smart, he can stand and move slowly to get to block range because he knows he's big enough. Later on when he plays against bigger mobile interior players he will need to move laterally in order to get to that position on D. He'll be fine as that's the only thing I saw which isn't really good yet at his age.

Still growing into his body.. Agility and footwork will come with continued skill development and a focused college weight training program....

 

[RMoore1999]

I keep clicking on here, knowing that the titles of threads can't be changed, hoping to hear that he's now 7'3".

I keep clicking on here, knowing that the titles of threads can't be changed, hoping to see that he committed to UConn, or at least to find a or something fun from @Zionn...

 

[mauconnfan]

Still growing into his body.. Agility and footwork will come with continued skill development and a focused college weight training program....

No doubt. By no means did I say he wouldn’t, the kids overall skills and even his actual agility at this young age is rather impressive for his size. I will say it again, must get!

 

[Umami Zen]

No doubt. By no means did I say he wouldn’t, the kids overall skills and even his actual agility at this young age is rather impressive for his size. I will say it again, must get!

I hear you

 

[the Q]

He's 16 and does so many good things it's amazing. The one thing he will need to improve on is his defensive footwork and quickness. Right now it's easy to measure which shows he's smart, he can stand and move slowly to get to block range because he knows he's big enough. Later on when he plays against bigger mobile interior players he will need to move laterally in order to get to that position on D. He'll be fine as that's the only thing I saw which isn't really good yet at his age.

Learning the Shell should be easy enough. Then it’s just about spacing and anticipation.
Granted some guys never learn, but this kid seems advanced enough that it shouldn’t be an issue. There’s probably a limit on how quick he can be (it’s hard to move 7-2 limbs quickly), so all those little things will matter a lot.

 

[jibsey]

He’s a senior? The virus and travel can have an impact in our favor.

 

[navery12]

He’s a senior? The virus and travel can have an impact in our favor.

He'll be a junior this fall

 

[Chantry1101]

You don't see it in the videos but he's an excellent passer out of the post, low or high. He hits cutters and he kicks out to shooters, very tough to double team. He was a very skilled youth player before he got huge too.

 

[jibsey]

He'll be a junior this fall

Woulda been better if it was this year

 

[Waquoit]

Gminski left a year early.

 

[djct1999]

hmmmmmm.....

 

[Guapo]

Is he 7’3’’ yet?

 

[BGesus4]

hmmmmmm.....

Heart skipped a beat seeing "committed to Michigan State"

 

[the Q]

hmmmmmm.....

I hate when bad news is good news.

Hope we get to throttle them in the tournament again soon. Really soon.

 

[Mooch82]

hmmmmmm.....

I think there was some Crystal Ball movement here over the last couple weeks, so I believe it was expected. Regardless, nice domino for us.

 

[gtcam]

MSU has signed how many 5* in past 60 days?
3 or 4 I think
What is Izzo doing? Has he found the bank account too?

 

[MDHuskFan]

MSU has signed how many 5* in past 60 days?
3 or 4 I think
What is Izzo doing? Has he found the bank account too?

Who wouldn’t want to play with Emoni. Kid is literally a generational talent. Also the huge benefit of getting kids to commit early on.

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

MSU has signed how many 5* in past 60 days?
3 or 4 I think
What is Izzo doing? Has he found the bank account too?

Possibly.

But this is also Michigan State we are talking about, not the University of Detroit.

 

[Huskyforlife]

It's definitely the emoni effect.

 

[BGesus4]

It's definitely the emoni effect.

Young man did coach Izzo a huge favor since you have to figure there's almost zero chance he plays a college game. Committed with a ton of time for MSU to use it on the recruiting trail.

 

[6xChamps]

For what it’s worth Boayke could reclass to 2021 and be a one and done, which would likely mean MSU would still have Clingan interest

 

[Ricker]

I hadn't noticed Clingan is up to #39 in the 247 composite. Alex Karaban, (6'8 Giffey as a Sr comp) , is the kid I like that everyone else in the Big East but us has offered, is now #56. Kyle Filipowski 6'10 who can go coast to coast is now #157 Composite #81 247 (which suggests he hasn't been seen by some). Riley Mulvey 6'11 that played center with Jackson is now composite #179 while NR by 247, (so others must have him higher than 179). I would love him if we missed on Clingan. Filipowski and Karaban can easily be on the court with Clingan. I want one of them. I really don't understand the rating changes with no games being played. Maybe the raters are watching as much of last seasons games as @husky429 and making changes from that..