Donovan Clingan breaks the BCHS single game scoring record.

[MTBingNinja]

Was at the game last night. Relentless scoring. He’s on his way to break the BCHS all time scoring title.

The Bristol Press - Clingan posts monster night as Bristol Central cruise to win over Platt

BRISTOL â Scoring 30 points in the first half was not nearly enough for Bristol Central senior Don...

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[Tyler2Rings]

I love how DC cares about his town. He is already a literal legend in Bristol. Cant wait to see what he builds at UConn when all is said and done

 

[Dove]

 

[Hey Adrien!]

At this pace, he'll be more famous than ESPN in Bristol, and that's good for not only Bristol but humanity as a whole.

In summary, Clingan is good for humanity.

 

[MTBingNinja]

He had 47 with about 5 minutes left, wanted to see him get 50 but I think the coach sat him due to a charlie horse he got during the second half. While on the bench, he was engaged and cheering everyone on.

 

[husky429]

I wanna know about his assist numbers this season, but those don't really get tracked well, or at all. His passing is the most exciting part of his game other than being a literal giant.

 

[Chin Diesel]

At this pace, he'll be more famous than ESPN in Bristol, and that's good for not only Bristol but humanity as a whole.

In summary, Clingan is good for humanity.

If he isn't careful he'll own a car dealership in Bristol before he's 30.

 

[awfuldan]

Went to see DC play for the second time tonight in New Haven vs Wilbur Cross. It was a back and forth game that ended up going to OT before Bristol Central pulled out a double-digit win. Donovan gave up a free throw rebound for a putback that tied the game in the final seconds but Bristol bounced back and dominated in OT.

I thought Cross did a good job at times preventing Donovan from being his usual completely dominant self (held him to 4 points in the 4th quarter for example). They were super physical and double-teamed him constantly. Bristol Central was having a hard time dealing with Cross's pressure all game and turned it over a bunch. I thought Cross got away with fouling Donovan a bunch. I think he only shot 5 free throws all game (4-for-5). That said, he still had a hell of a game, posting a triple-double with blocks. Some nice passing as well.

 

[AdamaNation]

At this pace, he'll be more famous than ESPN in Bristol, and that's good for not only Bristol but humanity as a whole.

In summary, Clingan is good for humanity.

He was again at the game last night.

 

[awfuldan]

No. 1 Bristol Central survives in overtime over Wilbur Cross

Bristol Central has won a state-best 29 consecutive games, dating back to the 2020...

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29 points 24 rebounds 12 blocks was the final stat line. Pretty ridiculous. It really did feel like Cross did a decent job, dude is just unstoppable at this level.

Wilbur Cross coach complaining about a disparity in foul calls in that article, which is pretty bad. The game was called loose the whole way and Clingan got fouled a ton without the refs blowing the whistle. Most of the fouls called on Wilbur Cross were intentional at the end of regulation and OT. Cross also barely drove into the paint at all because Donovan was there. Settled for a lot of jump shots and didn't shoot foul shots as a result. Game changing defense from Clingan. He blocks two or three jump shots as well.

 

[tzznandrew]

If it ain't 112 points, I ain't impressed.

 

[Chief00]

It will be fascinating how Donovan fits into Danny’s defensive system. Will Hurley be nimble enough to adjust?

 

[nomar]

If it ain't 112 points, I ain't impressed.

That's not fair. 97 American points should suffice.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

That's not fair. 97 American points should suffice.

What's the currency rate?

 

[August_West]

Shaquille , right dove? Insert him into our “top 10 team” and we have at least 2 nattys in next 4, right?


Shut up dove

 

[WestHartHusk]

Am I the only one surprised he is only now breaking the record? Who else played there?

 

[slepers]

Am I the only one surprised he is only now breaking the record? Who else played there?

Bruce kuczenski a UConn alum

 

[CL82]

If it ain't 112 points, I ain't impressed.

Yeah, but the 111 you are referencing were Canadian points. They have to be discounted significantly. If Canadian points were worth the same as US points, Syracuse probably have a winning record this season.

 

[freescooter]

I love how DC cares about his town. He is already a literal legend in Bristol. Cant wait to see what he builds at UConn when all is said and done

I suspect it takes at least 2 years before he is a significant contributor. Very few bigs are significant players as freshmen and Hurley seems to not play freshman unless they are really good or he has no choice. Plus some of the scouting reports on Him suggest that he has lots of upside but isn’t physically mature enough to be a significant contributor right away. Assuming Sonogo is back, he likely is a backup anyway next season. That is not to say he isn’t going to be a significant force. Just not as a freshman. Playing against 6-3 high school guys is somewhat different than going against 6-9 21 year olds who have been training for 3-4 years.

 

[mauconnfan]

Bruce kuczenski a UConn alum

Todd Hassler, later a Red Fox at Marist late 70s

 

[Kolumbo]

Am I the only one surprised he is only now breaking the record? Who else played there?

Also Malcom Huckaby.

 

[MTBingNinja]

Also Malcom Huckaby.

Ryan Howse (Hartford University)

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

Didn't Aaron Hernandez play basketball for Central?

 

[Kolumbo]

Didn't Aaron Hernandez play basketball for Central?

Both Aaron and D.J.

The Bristol Press - Bristol native Aaron Hernandez shined in athletics during high school, college and pro careers

Before the events of the past few years, Bristol native Aaron Hernandez was a talented athlete in m...

www.bristolpress.com

"Hernandez entered Bristol Central for the 2003-04 academic year and immediately made an impact in athletics. In his high school career, he played four years of football in the fall and three years of basketball in the winter, while also running outdoor track in the spring of his junior year. Hernandez left Bristol Central after the fall semester of his senior year to focus on training to play college football.

His freshman year coincided with his brother D.J.’s senior season and they played together on the gridiron and the hardcourt. D.J. was the quarterback of the Rams in 2003-04 and the two hooked up for plenty of receptions that year.

Hernandez’s football career at Bristol Central ended up being a historic one. In 2005, he set Connecticut state records for most receiving yards in a single game and in a single season. On Nov. 4, 2005, Hernandez racked up 376 yards against Newington, passing the previous record of 335 set by St. Paul’s Bob Simeone in 1980. Hernandez finished the 2005 campaign with 1,807 yards, which was 134 yards more than the previous mark.

By the end of his senior season, Hernandez added another state record to his resume. With 1,334 yards in the 2006 season, he totaled 3,677 yards on 172 career receptions. All three of those marks still stand to this day as state records, in addition to being Bristol Central school records.

Following his senior season, Hernandez was selected as the Connecticut Gatorade Football Player of the Year, making him the third Ram to earn the award. The other two were Tim Washington in 2001-02 and D.J. in 2003-04."

 

[Skiblets]

Don't forget the greatest nickname in college hoops history, the Big Deli. Jeff Savlosky who played a few years up in Amherst.