Clingan declares for the NBA

[RedStickHusky]

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Much as I love DC, that is a family-only shirt.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Not many. If you look at current NBA centers, there are some great ones and some bums.

Top tier is Embiid, Jokic, Anthony Davis. I don’t think Donovan can ever be that type of scorer.

I but him in the Rudy Goebert camp. Goebert is an amazing defensive player and impacts the game incredibly. That’s what NBA scouts see. He has a lot of those attributes. How does his offensive game will and can improve is the big question.

He can be an even better defense player than Gobert as he has a bigger frame and moves his feet well on smaller players (playing against those small guards in HS actually might’ve helped him a lot there).

Way more upside offensively too.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

This was a no-brainer. I hope he goes top-5. I don't think he'll go top-3 and a part of me hopes he doesn't because that's an awful lot of pressure. (Although he does seem to perform well under pressure!) Most importantly, I hope he goes somewhere with a good coach and good front office who put him in a position to succeed.

As for what he did here, I can't even begin to describe his importance over the past 2 seasons and especially this one. Two titles in two seasons is just insane.

Looking at the possible top 5, the Wizards, Spurs, Raptors, and Grizzlies are the teams that may be in need of a center.

Wouldn’t mind him on the Grizzlies who can be a playoff team next year with everyone healthy. Could fit great with JJJ and Ja.

 

[ucp990411]

There will also be no questions in the mind of this weekend's reported guest.

Who would that be?

 

[storrsroars]

I'm not bothering to look it up, but I imagine the list of college players who were undefeated in multiple NCAA tourneys is rather short (at least if you don't count 1960s UCLA).

12-0

Hope he never loses the enthusiasm and joy he showed @Storrs. I'm sure mom is very proud.

 

[REB1094]

Best of luck to 2 time NCAA champion Donovan!! Played his way from a lottery pick to being in the mix for #1. Amazing!

 

[Umami Zen]

With the Reed visit figured a DC announcement was coming soon. DC fit our needs perfectly as a rim protector and defensive menace this year. His growth over the last 24-28 months has been mind-boggling. Love to see a Ct kid stay home and knock it out of the park.

At the next level- I think his offense and passing skills are going to be tremendously effective with the right roster. Let's all sit back and enjoy the show. Job well done DC.

 

[RedStickHusky]

I'm not bothering to look it up, but I imagine the list of college players who were undefeated in multiple NCAA tourneys is rather short (at least if you don't count 1960s UCLA).

12-0

Hope he never loses the enthusiasm and joy he showed @Storrs. I'm sure mom is very proud.

Everybody with two or more rings.... Shabazz is one.

 

[ucp990411]

With the Reed visit figured a DC announcement was coming soon. DC fit our needs perfectly as a rim protector and defensive menace this year. His growth over the last 24-28 months has been mind-boggling. Love to see a Ct kid stay home and knock it out of the park.

At the next level- I think his offense and passing skills are going to be tremendously effective with the right roster. Let's all sit back and enjoy the show. Job well done DC.

Who is Reed?

 

[KembaRunner]

Here for the “hE nEeDs aNoThEr yeAr tO dEvEloP” posts

 

[storrsroars]

Everybody with two or more rings.... Shabazz is one.

Not undefeated. Bazz lost to Iowa St. in 2012.

 

[Skiblets]

One thing I love about this Woj bomb is that he and Clingan’s mom were classmates at BCHS and knew each other very well.

Pretty sure Donovan and Woj have a good relationship already.

Bristol representin’!

 

[3rdbass]

Thanks to Donavan and helping up win two Championships in different roles each year. I love you man. The job you did against Edey bfore you got in Foul Trouble allowed us take the double digit lead. You made it tough for Edey to shoot over you. I hoe you get drafated hight and do UConn pround in the NBA.

 

[3rdbass]

Who is Reed?

There is a whole thread on the visit this weekend. Look it up.

 

[RedStickHusky]

undefeated in multiple NCAA tourneys

Not undefeated. Bazz lost to Iowa St. in 2012.

Guess I misinterpreted your post. He was undefeated in two tournaments.

 

[ninety-nine]

I probably won't see him cruising the Bristol Price Chopper anymore

Hey, they upgraded to a Market 32. Don't be so sure!

I'm happy that he is, in fact, feeling ready to go pro. This is the best move for him long-term. It'll be exciting to watch him in the NBA, and I hope he lands in a good spot where he can play a lot, and where it's fun to live. Gonna be watching the NBA lottery with a great deal of interest - two UConn guys who might be lottery picks this year, and one from my home town! So awesome.

 

[Dave]

Thank you is never enough. Legend.

 

[Khal Drogo]

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I would but this

 

[Umami Zen]

Who is Reed?

Visiting this weekend. Tarris Reed.. Athletic big.. Don't know if he's the answer to replace DC but he definitely has athleticism at the 5.

 

[BGesus4]

Ill never forget that PK80 game his freshman year where he made Kelel ware Nfaly Dante look like opposing kids in his Bristol central highlights and thought what in God’s name does this program have on its hands

 

[storrsroars]

Guess I misinterpreted your post. He was undefeated in two tournaments.

Not gonna argue semantics. I'm usually more precise with words and should've used 'in their career'. And further, should've stipulated 'made the tourney every year of their multiple year career', which would narrow the list further (and include AJJ, the Greek, Samson and AK)

That said, 12-0.

 

[superjohn]

Ill never forget that PK80 game his freshman year where he made Kelel ware Nfaly Dante look like opposing kids in his Bristol central highlights and thought what in God’s name does this program have on its hands

Bill Walton was pretty shocked by what he was watching.

 

[Spaceman213J]

HIs defense and unselfishness will be missed. And as gifted as he is, his greatest strength, his character, will be missed more than anything.

We fans are blessed that we can actually say that about a bunch of young men playing for Hurley right now.

DC, good luck and Godspeed.

 

[Hunt for 7]

Where is Jay Bilas today? That had to be said. Clearly, he was way out of line with that comment. Certainly not news if you are just making things up. Perhaps it was a troll job to all of us UConn fans by making us hesitate and thinking the impossible could happen. I mean Bilas has said a lot of positive things about us over the last two years so not sure what he was drinking or smoking to make such a comment. I think he is a lawyer right or has a law degree. That could have something to do with it.

Since Bilas is a Dookie, thank you DC for a round about way of making a Dook expert look silly.

 

[Dove]

I'm the 100th LIKE!!!!

Also, DC is one of Connecticuts finest. Has come a long way since seeing those videos from his Jr year at HS.

He will be missed for a long time but no doubt he'll always revisit Storrs for life.