2022 Recruiting: Donovan Clingan (BCHS)

[husky429]

I’m sorry that you get so offended by Someone pushing back on your opinions. Just going to a private school doesn’t magically enhance your game/work ethic/level of offer. I have seen several kids go that route and end up back in their home school the following year.
For a lot of players with a school offering that type of money I can 100% see why people would go that route and it work out well. It’s just my personal opinion that if a kid happens to stay where he is for family or other personal reasons he will not be closing doors if he gets it done on the court and in the classroom.

You don't think a kid playing games against better competition makes him more likely to improve? At schools with higher level coaching and better facilities? oh boy.

He won't be "closing doors?" is just nuts man. But whatever. Offense not taken. Your opinion is just incorrect. All good though--agree to disagree.

 

[husky429]

Interesting. Much has changed. Is this mostly a CT thing? A kid playing at a smallish public in the town next to mine in Mass was a D1 scholarship player at Maryland. He was a 2nd round pick by the Orlando Magic and currently plays for the Timberwolves.

If he played well in AAU it could make the difference. Plus, there's always exceptions to the rule. Less likely doesn't mean impossible. And if you're NBA good, it might not matter anyways. I'm thinkin more of low and mid major types that may not otherwise get exposure

 

[HuskyHawk]

I’m pretty sure the family sent his little brother up to Tilton a few years later.

It seems you are correct about the youngest one. #10 player in NH in his class, so probably D2? Borderline D1? Other brothers both went to King Phillip.

I mentioned it because back in the day, the best players came out of Hall, Weaver, Wilbur Cross etc.

 

[Jbirdp5]

You don't think a kid playing games against better competition makes him more likely to improve? At schools with higher level coaching and better facilities? oh boy.

He won't be "closing doors?" is just nuts man. But whatever. Offense not taken. Your opinion is just incorrect. All good though--agree to disagree.

My opinion is that you can make it from anywhere if you have the talent to get there and work ethic that goes along with it. Playing at a prep I think could certainly help you get to your ceiling faster, but does it change a kids ceiling? It’s not as open and shut as you like to think your opinion makes it.

 

[Jbirdp5]

If he played well in AAU it could make the difference. Plus, there's always exceptions to the rule. Less likely doesn't mean impossible. And if you're NBA good, it might not matter anyways. I'm thinkin more of low and mid major types that may not otherwise get exposure

I think this point was all I was trying to say and you said it better than I could. If your that good it might not matter where you go

 

[NJHusky]

no dog in this fight, but it seems that if a kid isn't playing against great competition, it's hard to improve and hard to gauge how good he is...especially for a big. If you are 6'11 playing against 6'3 guys, there is no way to see how good you will be against other 6'11 guys IMO.

Obviously an NBA player can come from any school. Everyone knew Lebron was going to be great...but I don't think we're talking about Lebron based on the initial description. Sounds like 429 knows the biz and the league and is just saying that playing against better competition increases your exposure and ability to make strides faster....which I think most would agree with.

 

[FanMan]

He has a lot to prove but is definitely a player to watch. Coached against him this year--I am almost positive I know the player you're referring to. Those stats don't mean too much in a public league vs pretty crappy team.

When scouting I saw him get cooked vs a laughably slow 6'4 kid from the boonies that can't touch the rim. Another game he dominated.

He needs to get to a NEPSAC asap if he wants to do anything basketball-wise. Either way I wouldn't really expect him at a UConn level program unless he makes some major strides.

 

[FanMan]

Seems to be doing AWESOME with his AAU team. Hoop Group Elite camp in Pennsylvania this week

 

[FanMan]

Seems to be doing AWESOME with his AAU team. Hoop Group Elite camp in Pennsylvania this weekView attachment 45427

Top 20 of the hundreds of freshman and sophomores in the country, to me, seems pretty good.

 

[ucjoet]

Top 20 of the hundreds of freshman and sophomores in the country, to me, seems pretty good.

Where did you find the top 20 ranking. Also any stats info on how he and others did at this camp. Thanks in advance

 

[FanMan]

Where did you find the top 20 ranking. Also any stats info on how he and others did at this camp. Thanks in advance

 

[FanMan]

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[FanMan]

When your research is limited to High School games.....no matter prep...private...or whatever....and do NOT include AAU, which IS the way to get exposure, whether you believe or not, you will not be successful. AAU gets the kids to the real exposure events. You ALL do know that Donovan plays on an AAU team with Matt Curtiss right. And this AAU team went to Vegas and beat Bronnys team......without Donovan and Matt. They also beat Damian Lillards team in Alabama....but hey, all of you got something to say....but NO real facts. I'm sorry but I HAVE experienced and witnessed what goes on in ALL of it...I wish the ciac would get MORE involved with ALL aspects of exposure for these young men.....but I don't see it ever happening.

 

[FanMan]

Where did you find the top 20 ranking. Also any stats info on how he and others did at this camp. Thanks in advance

Top 20 among 550 of the top freshman and sophomores in the country. Those that went anyway.

 

[FanMan]

 

[ucjoet]

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Thanks for info. Please continue to post any other info you have on Donovan or any other potential UConn recruits. I do not know Donovan, but know some members of his family. I am rooting for him hard.
My original post was to make people aware of a 6'11 3/4"(15 year old) player from Bristol, with potential to be a bigtime player.
Again from what I heard from very reliable sources, is that his current plan is to stay at BCHS for all 4 years.
Is that his best move, I have no idea. But if he continues to excell on AAU circuit, he will have no problems fonding a division 1 scholarship.

 

[FanMan]

Hell, he competes in high school tournaments out of state against players committed to D1 teams and gets this from people out of state...but cant get the respect in his own state? You think these high schoolers don't see blogs like this? If Donovan sees this, why would he want to play for these fan?. He's a 15 yr old young man that continues to work hard and be judged by people that clearly dont know jack about researching and feel they can judge.

 

[FanMan]

 

[FanMan]

Who said he was slow and beat by an extremely slow 6 ft 4 guy? Again, research. All online. And the guy that posted that slow remark? You clearly are NOT someone that should be listened to

 

[MDHuskFan]

It seems like some of y’all are overly invested in this kid. Maybe I’m wrong but I didn’t take what was said offensively or blasphemous.

If you play in a private league, you get more exposure, play better competition, etc.

You CAN do it from a public school, but is it the most common/advisable route? Prob. Not. Maybe I’m wrong but that’s how I interpreted what was said...

 

[navery12]

It seems like some of y’all are overly invested in this kid. Maybe I’m wrong but I didn’t take what was said offensively or blasphemous.

If you play in a private league, you get more exposure, play better competition, etc.

You CAN do it from a public school, but is it the most common/advisable route? Prob. Not. Maybe I’m wrong but that’s how I interpreted what was said...

Yes, you and everyone else with a reasonable mind interpreted it this way

 

[husky429]

Who said he was slow and beat by an extremely slow 6 ft 4 guy? Again, research. All online. And the guy that posted that slow remark? You clearly are NOT someone that should be listened to

I watched him play 4x. I didn't look at anything online--looked at the notes in my scouting notes folder on Drive. There are no "facts" when it comes to basketball recruiting for anyone posting here. Unless we're talking stats. I did see him have one bad game vs a smaller player. The best recruiting path is up for debate, but people I trust in the coaching profession have advised me on the direction for very talented kids to go and it's never been to avoid higher-level opportunities for any reason.

Judging by the personal tone you're taking from this and the low post ##, I'd have to think you are somehow a lot more invested with this kid's future than I am. So I'll stick with the short version of what I said before, and what I would say to any player of mine or his parents in the same position:

He is a very, very talented basketball player with some gifts on the court that most will never sniff. His development (!!) and exposure will likely suffer if he does not transfer to another school. And this completely disregards the academic benefits a number of local preps could provide.

 

[navery12]

Judging by the personal tone you're taking from this and the low post ##, I'd have to think you are somehow a lot more invested with this kid's future than I am. So I'll stick with the short version of what I said before, and what I would say to any player of mine or his parents in the same position:

He is a very, very talented basketball player with some gifts on the court that most will never sniff. His development (!!) and exposure will suffer if he does not transfer to another school. And this completely disregards the academic benefits a number of local preps could provide.

All 12 posts of his posts are in this thread, so you would be correct. And besides the point, he's completely misinterpreting your posts

 

[Jbirdp5]

Thanks for info. Please continue to post any other info you have on Donovan or any other potential UConn recruits. I do not know Donovan, but know some members of his family. I am rooting for him hard.
My original post was to make people aware of a 6'11 3/4"(15 year old) player from Bristol, with potential to be a bigtime player.
Again from what I heard from very reliable sources, is that his current plan is to stay at BCHS for all 4 years.
Is that his best move, I have no idea. But if he continues to excell on AAU circuit, he will have no problems fonding a division 1 scholarship.

This was the only point I was trying to make when I pushed back on the husky429 comments. He decided to start throwing out insults because of a different opinion.

 

[coachn]

Which league is better? The SCC is probably the only other one an argument could be made for.

Private schools in a public league are always going to be the exception. Because they recruit from wherever they please. Same with a select few public schools, such as Windsor, who recruit the best local kids and practically operate as a private school. Even at schools like Windsor, kids aren't getting the offers you might otherwise expect. See Corey Mckeithan's offers vs. his performance on the UAA circuit.

You're not even making an effort to refute my argument though. You're just nitpicking the language. I am specifically talking about 1 player going to Bristol Central HS. He is ABSOLUTELY, with 100% certainty, going to impact his development and recruitment if he stays at BCHS. He's not at East, St. Joe's or SH is he? I wouldn't be against him going to a school like those, even if I think he may be good enough to get to a better school. Many kids will stay 2 years, reclass, and go to a private. I would expect the same from him.

EJ Crawford

 

[coachn]

This was the only point I was trying to make when I pushed back on the husky429 comments. He decided to start throwing out insults because of a different opinion.

That's why the privates (Cath. Sch) should have there own league. They can recruit- not an even playing field BUT CIAC let's them get away with it.

 

[MDHuskFan]

I really hope the admins either A)Lock this redundant thread now or B) make the decision to keep it open through this talented kids entire HS career so we can continually throw back and forward opinions and “told ya so’s”

 

[Jbirdp5]

That's why the privates (Cath. Sch) should have there own league. They can recruit- not an even playing field BUT CIAC let's them get away with it.

CIAC is way behind in creativity and progression when you compare football/basketball to surrounding states

 

[Scrutineer]

I watched him play 4x. I didn't look at anything online--looked at the notes in my scouting notes folder on Drive. There are no "facts" when it comes to basketball recruiting for anyone posting here. Unless we're talking stats. I did see him have one bad game vs a smaller player. The best recruiting path is up for debate, but people I trust in the coaching profession have advised me on the direction for very talented kids to go and it's never been to avoid higher-level opportunities for any reason.

Judging by the personal tone you're taking from this and the low post ##, I'd have to think you are somehow a lot more invested with this kid's future than I am. So I'll stick with the short version of what I said before, and what I would say to any player of mine or his parents in the same position:

He is a very, very talented basketball player with some gifts on the court that most will never sniff. His development (!!) and exposure will likely suffer if he does not transfer to another school. And this completely disregards the academic benefits a number of local preps could provide.

Well said. Your posts about young players and their development have always been solid but I think some took your recommendations as criticism. This post should clear up any misperceptions they may have had about your intent.

Having said that, it's been a while since we've had a big kid from this state, that young, who seems to already be well coordinated and able to run down a layup.
Hopefully our coaches will be on him and offer advice (if asked and it's not against some arcane NCAA rule) on how best to prepare him for the future. Could he be another Tyler or better?