Clingan Out for Month

[gtcam]

If a bball player is going to miss a month, October is a good one to miss

I rather it be May

 

[dennismenace]

Wally Pipp moment??

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Bummer

That’s what he gets for trying to dunk on Cooper.

 

[Samoo]

That’s what he gets for trying to dunk on Cooper Diarra.

FIFY

 

[krinklecut]

Bill Clingan on spaces last night said he’s fine and he’ll be ready to go. Also said he got yelled at for putting up shots the other day

 

[navery12]

 

[Rocktheworld]

I really don’t see a point in him playing. I don’t want him to wait until MSG, because he should have some game-speed minutes before then. But rushing him back for the first game doesn’t feel wise with this kind of injury

 

[husky429]

I really don’t see a point in him playing. I don’t want him to wait until MSG, because he should have some game-speed minutes before then. But rushing him back for the first game doesn’t feel wise with this kind of injury

I'm guessing he'll be on a pretty strict minutes restriction when he comes back regardless. If he can play 10 mins a piece vs NAU and Stonehill, it would be good for the team. But can't complain if Samson and Singare get extra run either. Chemistry from the bench is never a bad thing.

 

[Kembacity]

I feel like we’ll all be watching those first few games like hawks. I’m hoping he’s “good to go” for N Arizona but only plays a few minutes just to get some burn in

 

[superjohn]

I really don’t see a point in him playing. I don’t want him to wait until MSG, because he should have some game-speed minutes before then. But rushing him back for the first game doesn’t feel wise with this kind of injury

They're not going to rush him back, they're going to be as cautious as possible to make sure he's completely healed and ready for game action. His future as a basketball player depends on his foot health and our season depends on his health.

They'll play him if he's ready, if it's the first game that means he's ready.

 

[QDOG5]

No one is going to rush him back.

 

[giddyup]

Those are pesky injuries that eph up a career. He should make sure he is 200% solid. No “seems good”

 

[Scoe]

Sounds like this is more boneyard paranoia then news good to hear fingers crossed that’s the case.

 

[AZHuskiePop]

Sucks but that’s why Dan said the season relies on depth. Relying on a 7’3” big man to play 25 mpg and 35+ games was always going to be tough, and this will give Samson valuable time to practice with the first team. The season already hinges on how our team backed up Clingan, so better now to figure it out than mid December

The two positions where a competent backup is a must are PG and the 5 .
Sanago going into the 30’s worn him down .
Carlton ( our last real big ) even as a starter never averaged more than 22-23 minutes a game

 

[Huskyforlife]

Wait until he’s fully cleared, then give him an extra week. Nothing wrong with Samson/Singare handling the beginning of our season.

 

[prankster]

Wait until he’s fully cleared, then give him an extra week. Nothing wrong with Samson/Singare handling the beginning of our season.

In a perverse way I almost prefer this.

While I appreciate the benefits of integration within our starting rotation and first off the bench in these early games, Samson and Singare benefit the most from these early season minutes.

Plenty of time for our "veteran", DC to integrate as his healing permits. Happy with his work ethic. He'll be fine.

 

[krinklecut]

Guys the staff isn’t gonna rush him back or give him more minutes than he can handle lol they know the situation much, much better than any of us.

 

[Scoe]

Wait until he’s fully cleared, then give him an extra week. Nothing wrong with Samson/Singare handling the beginning of our season.

How about an extra week after that so that he gets an extra extra week.

 

[Kembacity]

And totally an uneducated guess but I bet the first few opponents aren’t that big, can just play lots of guards and wings with Singare not seeing too much floor

 

[uconnfan68]

And totally an uneducated guess but I bet the first few opponents aren’t that big, can just play lots of guards and wings with Singare not seeing too much floor

Best time for him then.

 

[RichZ]

And totally an uneducated guess but I bet the first few opponents aren’t that big, can just play lots of guards and wings with Singare not seeing too much floor

He should get as much time as possible during Clingan's absence. He can only benefit from the work, and the staff will get a better idea of what they have to work with.

 

[husky429]

And totally an uneducated guess but I bet the first few opponents aren’t that big, can just play lots of guards and wings with Singare not seeing too much floor

Yeah, but I want to see Clingan eat Stonehill's 6'6 center.

 

[CL82]

Every time this thread pops up for a second I think that somethings happened that setback Clingan for another month.

 

[superjohn]

Every time this thread pops up for a second I think that somethings happened that setback Clingan for another month.

Same, I hate this thread.

 

[HooperScooper]

Every time this thread pops up for a second I think that somethings happened that setback Clingan for another month.

We’re on like thread V8 for Cooper Flagg so maybe we need to close this thread out and start a V2 for the Clingan injury when and if there’s new information on his injury and availability date.

 

[CL82]

We’re on like thread V8 for Cooper Flagg so maybe we need to close this thread out and start a V2 for the Clingan injury when and if there’s new information on his injury and availability date.

Or just change the title to "Clingan injury discussion thread" or something equivalent.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Same, I hate this thread.

Glass half empty. I opened it thinking maybe he made some rapid progress.

 

[UconnU]

I hate seeing foot injuries. So many 7+ footers have had their careers come to an end bc of foot problems. We should take this very slow. we really don’t need him until what December?

 

[giddyup]

Guys the staff isn’t gonna rush him back or give him more minutes than he can handle lol they know the situation much, much better than any of us.

How many big men have had chronic foot issues and were under the care of people who knew what they were doing? super conservative is a must.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Or just change the title to "Clingan injury discussion thread" or something equivalent.

It would be funny if the mods created a board just to discuss medical issues of players and BY'ers.

Anyone regardless of education or training can join in on diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

That would be a hoot.