Clingan declares for the NBA
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CT kid, two years, two titles, lottery pick, arguably the second most valuable player in the country at the end of this season. What a legend.
It's crazy to think he's already done in Storrs. It felt like we watched his HS highlights and anticipated his arrival for five years. I remember walking past him at the UConn/Memphis game at the XL Center (when Akok tore his Achilles). A mountain of a kid at 16. He exceeded expectations; no one really knew what we were getting because you never can tell with big men prospects. I wouldn't be surprised he winds up on the wall in a few years.
It's crazy to think he's already done in Storrs. It felt like we watched his HS highlights and anticipated his arrival for five years. I remember walking past him at the UConn/Memphis game at the XL Center (when Akok tore his Achilles). A mountain of a kid at 16. He exceeded expectations; no one really knew what we were getting because you never can tell with big men prospects. I wouldn't be surprised he winds up on the wall in a few years.
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No surprise, just glad he was quick in his announcement. He was our homegrown CT star that made his State University a powerhouse!
Mission Accomplished, now go get beat up learning the pro-game and get paid will making your mark. We all know you are CT/UConn through and through.
Future is so bright, sunglasses do no good.
Mission Accomplished, now go get beat up learning the pro-game and get paid will making your mark. We all know you are CT/UConn through and through.
Future is so bright, sunglasses do no good.
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If you feel you're ready and you're a Top 10 pick, you have to go. Risk of injury before cashing in is too great and the money is too lucrative. Even if a Top 10 guy doesn't have a great career, they're set for life. I'm sure he's torn because he loves college and this team.
Edit: this also helps the staff with recruiting and portal moves. Omoruyi is on the clock.
Edit: this also helps the staff with recruiting and portal moves. Omoruyi is on the clock.
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Always the only decision, of course.
However, the NBA game is the virtual antithesis of UConn. It's a business, selling star product to generate revenue. It's about individuals, not teams (with rare exceptions). Gotta get those "Top 10's" on Sports Center.
No more in evidence than the outstanding ESPN documentary on Bill Walton, "The Luckiest Man in the World," specifically his last years in Portland. For me, the NBA product is virtually unwatchable. Skip three quarters, watch the last 5 minutes, call it a day. At least from my background, growing up with the Frazier-Reed championship Knicks, present in MSG for the entire Jordan Bulls vs the Ewing Knicks series.
College, though, is a sort of idyllic environment, playing more for the love of the game, surrounded by peers on campus, shared experience in the classroom, away from the court. Competing priorities in pursuit of a degree (or at least academic qualification) in addition to a national championship.
Sort of a last shot at it, before it all gets real. Hopefull a long, healthy career, offering everything he's ever dreamed. But, also, no shade for those who exhaust their college eligibility for turning pro either.
However, the NBA game is the virtual antithesis of UConn. It's a business, selling star product to generate revenue. It's about individuals, not teams (with rare exceptions). Gotta get those "Top 10's" on Sports Center.
No more in evidence than the outstanding ESPN documentary on Bill Walton, "The Luckiest Man in the World," specifically his last years in Portland. For me, the NBA product is virtually unwatchable. Skip three quarters, watch the last 5 minutes, call it a day. At least from my background, growing up with the Frazier-Reed championship Knicks, present in MSG for the entire Jordan Bulls vs the Ewing Knicks series.
College, though, is a sort of idyllic environment, playing more for the love of the game, surrounded by peers on campus, shared experience in the classroom, away from the court. Competing priorities in pursuit of a degree (or at least academic qualification) in addition to a national championship.
Sort of a last shot at it, before it all gets real. Hopefull a long, healthy career, offering everything he's ever dreamed. But, also, no shade for those who exhaust their college eligibility for turning pro either.
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All right to cry?
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In a completely predictable turn of events, this has led to a massive influx of the world’s dumbest Facebook comments from people who have very strong opinions, yet do not remotely understand the NBA or seemingly the game of basketball as a whole.
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I know this isn’t a great draft, but for all people who say UConn wasn’t as talented as other teams, 2 top 5 picks and likely all of the starting 5 will play in an nba game in their life. That’s rare.
Last time this draft was so bad Giannis and Jokic were in it. Just ignore draft niks as far as quality. It’s a deep draft, but no sure thing stars at top.
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Can they retire the same number twice?
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Did we get the “he’s not ready” mantra? Lol.
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We’ve had two top 3 picks, so this is nothing. Just kidding, two top 5 picks would be incredible on top of the back to back championships.
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Woj says there’s a chance he goes #1
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I have followed this team for 45 years. First time I got misty at a kid leaving. Love Big Donny and everything he did for us on and off the court.
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My guess is we see Castle let DC have his day and then announce over the next couple days. Absolutely pumped for these two. Couldn’t find better guys to put on the UConn uniform.
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Keep it going. Already behind on free agency…I mean portal de transfer.
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Recruits do not excite me. Not until I see them play. I saw him for about one half of a game and said NBA. Had footwork rebounding and timing form the start.
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His post was pretty unequivocal. I’m sure he will if he hasn’t.
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Good news is you can get a UConn #32 jersey that does double-duty.
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Incredible career and a major, major recruiting hit for a guy who came in ranked around #50, with some people saying he might not be able to play against top competition.
He will represent the program well at the next level.
He will represent the program well at the next level.
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I guess Raising Cane's job fell through
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Watch out, Calvin Murphy and Caitlin Jenner!
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Forever a legend.
Well done and thanks for the memories.
Well done and thanks for the memories.
My thought was possibly there is a big man ready to come in the portal but was hesitant because he wasn't positive Clingan was leaving. Donavan, being a team player, said "I got this coach"
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