Clingan Game Time Decision

[Icehawk]

Was there a more pessimistic quote? This makes it seems like Wednesday is a possibility.

"the only way he's out there vs Creighton is if this thing continues to progress and we feel like uh he's had enough practice time. We're not gonna rush him out there just cause you know they got Kalkbrenner"

So I'm not expecting him to play. I think it's probably not until at least Nova considering he's going to need some practices beforehand.

Queued up:

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

Clingan should not come off the bench. Even if he plays significantly reduced minutes, he should start. We need his defense and isolation scoring more against opposing starters.

Hurley in the post game said Clingan came off the bench last year so he knows how to do it. Sounds like he won't start initially. Totally fine with that.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Phoenixhusky]

I’d be shocked if he plays tomorrow.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Austin316]

“Most physical he’s been, lightest he’s been”
Seems like he’s hungry to play…
Give him 15 mins coach.

 

[Khal Drogo]

“Most physical he’s been, lightest he’s been”
Seems like he’s hungry to play…
Give him 15 mins coach.

Not starter minutes. 19.5 mins.

 

[imno1]

Glad it's not Rocks, Paper, Scissors

 

[brihman]

“Most physical he’s been, lightest he’s been”
Seems like he’s hungry to play…
Give him 15 mins coach.

What if 20 mpg is the formula for the rest of the year? No bad ideas in a brainstorm.

 

[Umami Zen]

Encouraging news. Would be great to get 12-15 minutes to make Kalk a little twitchy and give Samson/Stewart a change of pace.

Looking forward to Nova and Dixon. Will be a good test for DC

 

[AllHusky]

Clingan is a tough kid. Still, I've got to think he'll be a bit gun shy initially. Will be interesting to see how his playing time is handled, both game totals and how long his stints last. Doubt there is any formula for either, just guesstimates.

 

[mauconnfan]

Rusty but not expecting 25 plus for a few games. Just a nice piece until he’s ready to go full. We can hope!

 

[Peacefrog]

If he is healthy enough to give us 15 minutes and Samson can manage to stay on the court for 20 minutes we would only need to resort to the small ball lineup for five minutes, preferably when Kalk sits.

 

[cap10dingus]

Really would be great to get him one more game off and unleash him against Creighton, but I'm not a doctor, I'm an alcoholic

This is a top 10 all time post on here for me. Literally got a LOL

 

[Palatine]

It's Day 28.

The problem with playing him against Creighton is we face Nova after just two days rest. It's a quick turnaround. If he comes back at Nova on on the 20th, there is a full week to assess him before our next game, Pee Cee on the 28th.

So I would sit him tonight. It just gives him a much better margin to recuperate fully after testing the foot.

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Have him come off bench for a few minutes to spare Johnson. Would be interesting to see small ball lineup again tonight

 

[Kenny11]

Have him come off bench for a few minutes to spare Johnson. Would be interesting to see small ball lineup again tonight

We will see it but on defense we are going to have to hard double and then scramble out to shooters. And then rebound out of that. Crowd will need to help out and they should be up for that

 

[CTBasketball]

Heard he isn’t playing.

 

[HooperScooper]

Heard he isn’t playing.

That's my expectation

 

[aburks41]

Heard he isn’t playing.

I wouldn’t be so sure about that…

 

[Captbluefin]

Unless he had some game time prior it’s best to sit him.
If Kalk gets going tonight 15 mins of Don won’t make the difference. It will take a game or two for Don to get to a point he can.

 

[NJHusky]

It's Day 28.

The problem with playing him against Creighton is we face Nova after just two days rest. It's a quick turnaround. If he comes back at Nova on on the 20th, there is a full week to assess him before our next game, Pee Cee on the 28th.

So I would sit him tonight. It just gives him a much better margin to recuperate fully after testing the foot.

Exactly. Spot minutes v Nova then another week with no games is perfect.

Plus the added pressure to perform against Kalk. I’m sure he wants to play but there is a time when the coach needs to save the player from himself.

One game in Jan means nothing. 1 game in April could mean everything

 

[auror]

I saw Clingan pass out at 31 flavors last night.

 

[krinklecut]

Heard he isn’t playing.

Have never come to the BY with inside info until now but I heard he was. Grain of salt.

 

[Get a Job]

Have never come to the BY with inside info until now but I heard he was. Grain of salt.