Clingan debuts at #47

[Huskybass]

It is going to be lots of fun seeing his development and career unfold. He truly seems like a can't miss prospect. Not sure UConn has ever had a Center with an offensive skillset like this. Exciting to think about him in a UConn uniform.

 

[KingAG]

This kid may end up being a 5* when it’s all said and done

 

[Vancat]

Oh it would be so great if he stayed in CT.

 

[The Viking]

I dont usually have sources but I heard in the past week that we are in great shape with this kid. Obviously with all these new offers over the past few days anything can happen. But you know if we lose him it wont be due to the effort of this coaching staff.

 

[CL82]

I’ve posted this here before, but I will say it again, he is a unique prospect given his size and skill set, but the thing I like the most about him is he is a really good kid from a good family. I think that is often missed or under emphasized. He is exactly the kind a guy you want to build a program around.

 

[gtcam]

It's only going to get tougher - wait till Duke, Stanford (academics), Michigan and few others start throwing their hats in the ring.
Best hope is that he has already winked towards Dan Hurley and staff

 

[HooperScooper]

Another article.

Joe Chatman, Clingan’s coach with the Boston Spartans, raved about his upside.

“Personally, last year I reached out to every coach in our area and told them I thought the kid was the best low-post 14-year-old I’ve ever seen,” Chatman told ZAGSBLOG.

“But what he’s done recently is work on his range. He’s shooting the 3 fairly well for a guy his size. His passing ability for a guy that young, like [Jim] Boeheim was saying when he first saw him last year, out of double-teams is unparalleled. It’s better than most bigs at the college level now.

“His passing ability and his ability to play inside and out is phenomenal for a kid that’s only 16 years old.”

Class of 2022 big man Donovan Clingan piling up high-major offers | Zagsblog

By ADAM ZAGORIA Donovan Clingan, the 7-foot-1 […]

www.zagsblog.com

 

[HooperScooper]

Did someone else post this article?

He grew 2 inches since March?

Clingan said he has put on between 20-25 pounds (260 currently) and grown almost 2 inches since the basketball season ended in March. He is unsure when he will make a verbal commitment, but there isn’t any rush with two more seasons at Bristol Central.


A quote I'm sure a lot of Yarders would be interested in.

So that leaves some unfinished business for Clingan at Bristol Central. Staying put – and not transferring to a prep school – is something he said the college coaches have supported.

“They all agree with me on why I’m staying at Bristol Central,” Clingan said. “I know I’m not leaving right now and I don’t plan on leaving. There is no reason for me to leave.”

Bristol Central’s Donovan Clingan picks up six Division I offers, now has 13 overall

Joe Morelli / Hearst Connecticut MediaBristol Central’s Donovan Clingan shake hands with...

www.gametimect.com

 

[Watchdog]

A 7 foot local beast would feast in the New Big East.

To say the least.

 

[Watchdog]

Joe Chatman, director of Donovan Clingan's AAU program Team Spartan recently talked to irishsportsdaily.com and spoke about what makes Clingan a special player, his skillset, and potential school visits.

An excerpt from the write-up:

Chatman says Clingan’s skillset is a blend of old school and new age.

“What I mean by that is that he has an ability to play with his back to the basket, but he also can step out, pick-and-pop and make a three,” says Chatman. “You can start your offense with him, giving him the ball at the high-post, mid-post and he can make plays out of that. He’s very, very, very interesting. It’s scary how good he can be.”

Coach | 7-Foot Notre Dame Target Donovan Clingan Blends New & Old School

Team Spartans director Joe Chatman talks about 2022 center Donovan Clingan, who picked up three scholarship offers on Monday, including one from Notre Dame.

irishsportsdaily.com

Let's hope his father isn't a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians seeing he listed ND first on his list of recent contacts.

 

[Lefty2one]

This kid is going to be Kristaps Porzingis-lite, seemingly without the diva nonsense.

 

[FlippinCrazy!]

This kid is going to be Kristaps Porzingis-lite, seemingly without the diva nonsense.

In all fairness, kristaps is not a diva. James Dolan is the diva, and everyone else gets caught up in it.

Every time “diva” gets brought up, I always want to point out the biggest one of them all, Kyrie Irving. Just think if he played on dolans Knicks...

 

[Hey Adrien!]

No doubt he's our priority #1 for '22

Let's goooooo!

 

[fatlucy]

If Clingan comes to UCONN is even close to how good we all think he is, he could very well be the most beloved player ever at UCONN. @homegrown

 

[McLovin]

From what I've read on here, this kid seems to have the most important intangible qualities shared by all of our great champion Huskies of the past: loyalty to his program & commitment to brining home the hardware. Put that together with his natural size & developing skills and wow, he could do something special here. Love to see the staff pushing him hard.

 

[Dooooooomed]

If he goes elsewhere, I will break something. I may even cry.

 

[Umami Zen]

A 7 foot local beast would feast in the New Big East.

At the very least!

 

[Mr. French]

If Clingan comes to UCONN is even close to how good we all think he is, he could very well be the most beloved player ever at UCONN. @homegrown

If that happens, no doubt we win at least #5