Clingan Game Time Decision

[HuskyHawk]

I saw Clingan pass out at 31 flavors last night.

Thank you Simone.

I'm hoping we can get him in for even 10 minutes in a backup role tonight. Then extend it vs Nova.

 

[uconngb]

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

Since there are literally only two games in April yeah, either one of those games pretty much IS everything

 

[tykurez]

Unless something changes between now and game time I think we’ll be seeing some Clingan minutes tonight.

 

[brihman]

I heard he might play

 

[Khal Drogo]

He

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.

20 yos need two days of rest from a 40 minute basketball game?

 

[CTBasketball]

That's my expectation

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

My source is Ryan Kalkbrenner’s Adam’s apple.

 

[MexicoHusky]

I saw Clingan pass out at 31 flavors last night.

You literally saw him? Or was it that your best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend who heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night?

 

[TheShot1990]

Just got off the phone with Dan. He said he might play a few.

 

[Chin Diesel]

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.

If he is cleared medically, I'd rather him play tonight for a few minutes, check out his recovery and sit him against Nova and then have him ready for good on the 28th.

 

[Tenspro2002]

I said a month ago that I expect him back on the 28th, given the "bye week" after Villanova, and I am sticking to that.

Expect more cagey comments before/after today and leading into Saturday, but still not quite there.

 

[Waquoit]

If he is cleared medically, I'd rather him play tonight for a few minutes, check out his recovery and sit him against Nova and then have him ready for good on the 28th.

I said a month ago that I expect him back on the 28th, given the "bye week" after Villanova, and I am sticking to that.

I feel strongly both ways.

 

[AD DB Burner]

his father posted the King Kong gif on twitter earlier. If I was reading way too much into something, it would be that there is a decent chance he plays.

 

[HailUConn]

I saw Clingan pass out at 31 flavors last night.

Great then he must be ready for his real gig. That’s all the proof we need he is playing.

 

[Huskyforlife]

I think he plays, the will he/wont he is probably meant for Creighton.

 

[tykurez]

his father posted the King Kong gif on twitter earlier. If I was reading way too much into something, it would be that there is a decent chance he plays.

He’s playing. It will be a minutes restriction though - I’m guessing we’ll see 10-15.

 

[Sphinx]

I can tell you two things with plausible certainty -- DC won't start (because DH has said he won't start), and he won't be saved back for late game emergency use only. DH won't do anything to suggest that DC is playing out of need, not readiness.

So if AK and Samson Johnson both foul out, don't look for DC to make a first appearance. If Clingan doesn't get any first half minutes, he won't get any second half minutes.

Which also means that if he is on the bench and dressed for play, he is almost certainly going to play.,

 

[Tyler2Rings]

He’s playing. It will be a minutes restriction though - I’m guessing we’ll see 10-15.

4-5 minutes to start each half

 

[jojipoji]

4-5 minutes to start each half

Makes more sense to come off the bench so Samson Johnson plays 8, Then 8 more

 

[AntG168]

Makes more sense to come off the bench so Samson Johnson plays 8, Then 8 more

No start Donovan. Protect Samson Johnson from foul trouble

 

[Marat]

No start Donovan. Protect Samson Johnson from foul trouble

Hurley already said he would come off bench

 

[Captbluefin]

The house will come down if Don walks out on the floor after the first timeout

 

[AntG168]

Hurley already said he would come off bench

Ok. My opinion is he should start. I guess it doesn’t really matter

 

[mauconnfan]

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.

It all depends on the confidence level of where he is health wise. If he’s ready it behooves them to get a few reps in the next 2 games, just keep it down to back up minutes at best. He needs to shake off the rust little by little.

But I see your point as well and it makes sense.

 

[mauconnfan]

Ok. My opinion is he should start. I guess it doesn’t really matter

I like @Captbluefin and his thoughts. Starting not as big a deal for the crowd but may need to get a rise out of them and him checking in wil do that.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Well he didn’t even dress last game but those of us at the game will immediately know if #theresachance