Donovan Clingan commits to UConn

[SportsFan88]

Welcome Big D.
Coachn bleeds State of Connecticut. No 5 is on my Bucket List.

EZZZZZZZ

 

[superjohn]

Are u sure u have the right guy? I have been thrilled since day one about the Big East move and having followed recruiting since the 90s, there’s zero doubt it has helped immensely.

What I have Definitely been critical of Hurley not taking a tactical grad transfer after having watched games without Bouk and our inability to score And especially lack of creators. I’m hopeful the freshman solve those woes. But a shooter or Creator would have been great. Maybe that’s part of reason we have some staff turnover, who knows.

I don’t see how anyone can criticize recruiting HS with this staff. We are recruiting at a high level, beating stiff competition regularly - the Sanogo pickup was one of the most unexpected, big time gets in my many years of following back to the mid to late 1990s.

Sorry for thinking it was you, somebody jacked your name.

 

[Jbirdp5]

Years ago, the coaching staff had to work with Hasheem Thabeet just so he could catch a basketball. He used to have to stick his hands in sand buckets and squeeze. DC is so much more advanced. He has good hand eye coordination and really good feet. He is not even a senior in high school and bigs take longer to get acclimated in their body. The future is very bright for him as he will have time and coaching on low post moves, positioning and strengthening his body.

These reasons are why I think clingan has a pretty high floor as far as what he will be as a player at UConn. His ceiling will depend on his development but with his size and coordination he’s gonna make an impact on the college game. Let’s just hope his work ethic and the coaches pushes him take him into the rare air in college basketball.

 

[HooperScooper]

Are u sure u have the right guy? I have been thrilled since day one about the Big East move and having followed recruiting since the 90s, there’s zero doubt it has helped immensely.

What I have Definitely been critical of Hurley not taking a tactical grad transfer after having watched games without Bouk and our inability to score And especially lack of creators. I’m hopeful the freshman solve those woes. But a shooter or Creator would have been great. Maybe that’s part of reason we have some staff turnover, who knows.

I don’t see how anyone can criticize recruiting HS with this staff. We are recruiting at a high level, beating stiff competition regularly - the Sanogo pickup was one of the most unexpected, big time gets in my many years of following back to the mid to late 1990s.

I thought it was you who took that stance but maybe it was someone else who had a similar handle. Sorry about that. Anyone else remember who it was?

 

[ctchamps]

I thought it was you who took that stance but maybe it was someone else who had a similar handle. Sorry about that. Anyone else remember who it was?

@navery12 posted that it was 7774 - a rip7774 rip-off.

 

[HooperScooper]

@navery12 posted that it was 7774 - a rip7774 rip-off.

Yup, found some evidence.

2021 Recruiting: - Updated ESPN 2021 Rankings

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2020 UConn's class: 54. Rahsool Diggins 59. Jordan Hawkins 61. Samson Johnson Other Big East players 33. Trey Patterson (Villanova) 34. TyTy Washington (Creighton) 77. Ahamad Bynum (DePaul) 80. Brandon Weston...

www.the-boneyard.com

 

[mauconnfan]

I remember a game at the "Civic Center" back in the dark days of the early 80's when we were a 20 point or so dog to Syracuse and started to come back late and the crowd really got into it. Bruce K was key, had a great game and we won.
The best part, almost, were two guys in front of us who had bet Syracuse to win and when we got within striking distance they basically said, let's go UConn.

Played against Bruce K he was a soph at BCHS I was a senior. (Todd Hassler was the stud for them) About 6’8 or so had some game but was very soft. Didn’t think he could make it as a Husky but good for him he became a nice player.

 

[aburks41]

Years ago, the coaching staff had to work with Hasheem Thabeet just so he could catch a basketball. He used to have to stick his hands in sand buckets and squeeze. DC is so much more advanced. He has good hand eye coordination and really good feet. He is not even a senior in high school and bigs take longer to get acclimated in their body. The future is very bright for him as he will have time and coaching on low post moves, positioning and strengthening his body.

If DC is 7'3" by the time he steps on campus would he be the tallest player in the country? The kid would have a 5 inch height advantage on a normal 6'10" center...jesus

 

[Hoophound]

Not only that but then the other guy chimes in with “needs to be solid behind the arc”. If this guy is shooting 3s for us I think we have much bigger issues.

lol…I missed that one.

I said I’d like him to be automatic from 15’ and solid behind the arc. That’s how the game is played now. Yes, he can dunk and alter shots, but being able to shoot continues to be something needed in this era to have a great career. He already shoots the 3 in games at near 40%, I’d just like him to develop it more in the next year so he can get open looks and clean shots with a big defender in his face.

The days of the big center with no outside skills is over. If he plays that way for us, he’ll be shortchanging his pro career big time. A big like him needs to shoot the ball to open up the floor for everyone else. This isn’t the 80’s.

 

[aburks41]

I said I’d like him to be automatic from 15’ and solid behind the arc. That’s how the game is played now. Yes, he can dunk and alter shots, but being able to shoot continues to be something needed in this era to have a great career. He already shoots the 3 in games at near 40%, I’d just like him to develop it more in the next year so he can get open looks and clean shots with a big defender in his face.

The days of the big center with no outside skills is over. If he plays that way for us, he’ll be shortchanging his pro career big time. A big like him needs to shoot the ball to open up the floor for everyone else. This isn’t the 80’s.

Jackson also was a 40% 3pt shooter in high school so just take those numbers with a grain of salt. But it is a good sign he steps out and tries to hit them because he’s gonna need to develop some sort of outside shot if he wants to go to the NBA

 

[Husky68]

Hmm, best player in the CIAC? Why does that not excite me.

Maybe because you have trouble with reading comprehension. Comment was "the most dominant player we’ve seen in the CIAC in at least the last 15 years in my opinion. "

 

[uconngb]

I said I’d like him to be automatic from 15’ and solid behind the arc. That’s how the game is played now. Yes, he can dunk and alter shots, but being able to shoot continues to be something needed in this era to have a great career. He already shoots the 3 in games at near 40%, I’d just like him to develop it more in the next year so he can get open looks and clean shots with a big defender in his face.

The days of the big center with no outside skills is over. If he plays that way for us, he’ll be shortchanging his pro career big time. A big like him needs to shoot the ball to open up the floor for everyone else. This isn’t the 80’s.

Solid behind the arc implies that he will be shooting a significant amount of 3s. I’d be happy to take the under on 10 for 3 point attempts in his entire career at UConn. He’s not a stretch 4, he’s a center. He’s not gonna be roaming around outside the arc. Your comment was ridiculous. Your attempt to back it up is putting you very close to HuskyWarrior territory.

 

[husky429]

Solid behind the arc implies that he will be shooting a significant amount of 3s. I’d be happy to take the under on 10 for 3 point attempts in his entire career at UConn. He’s not a stretch 4, he’s a center. He’s not gonna be roaming around outside the arc. Your comment was ridiculous. Your attempt to back it up is putting you very close to HuskyWarrior territory.

Have you watched our offense? You sound like someone who didn't bother to watch our team last season.

Sanogo/Whaley/Carlton probably spent more time with the ball in their hands outside the 3 point line than 95% of centers in D1. We use handoffs with the 5 on the top of the key SO much.

A 5 who can pass or shoot from the top of the key would be a game-changer. Clingan has that potential even if his skill level isn't quite there yet. (If it was he'd be going to the g league)

Sanogo and Carlton were practically useless out there. One of the reasons I hope we change our offense up or at least add to it.

 

[Hoophound]

Half our fan base thinks it is 1990. So out of touch with what good teams have at this point. Clingan will shoot if he’s a star. I think he’ll be shooting plenty.

 

[Chief00]

Have you watched our offense? You sound like someone who didn't bother to watch our team last season.

Sanogo/Whaley/Carlton probably spent more time with the ball in their hands outside the 3 point line than 95% of centers in D1. We use handoffs with the 5 on the top of the key SO much.

A 5 who can pass or shoot from the top of the key would be a game-changer. Clingan has that potential even if his skill level isn't quite there yet. (If it was he'd be going to the g league)

Sanogo and Carlton were practically useless out there. One of the reasons I hope we change our offense up or at least add to it.

I agree with you on one thing, we need to adjust our offense. Not just tactically but think fast break. Chief has no problem with a center throwing an outlet pass and the guards or swing man converting a layup before the Big gets to half court.
As for half court, we need to graduate from the top of the circle weave, space better, put more shooters on the floor and move the ball better.

 

[MTBingNinja]

I don’t mind all this bantering, better than a thread on Friday that said “Clingan chose _____________ over UConn”

 

[Scoe]

Half our fan base thinks it is 1990. So out of touch with what good teams have at this point. Clingan will shoot if he’s a star. I think he’ll be shooting plenty.

2004 Okafor shouldn't shoot from 10 feet out, but yes game has evolved even since the early 2000s, will be great if Clinigan can shoot.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Maybe because you have trouble with reading comprehension. Comment was "the most dominant player we’ve seen in the CIAC in at least the last 15 years in my opinion. "

I'm going to ask it, who are #2-5 on that list?

 

[uconngb]

Have you watched our offense? You sound like someone who didn't bother to watch our team last season.

Sanogo/Whaley/Carlton probably spent more time with the ball in their hands outside the 3 point line than 95% of centers in D1. We use handoffs with the 5 on the top of the key SO much.

A 5 who can pass or shoot from the top of the key would be a game-changer. Clingan has that potential even if his skill level isn't quite there yet. (If it was he'd be going to the g league)

Sanogo and Carlton were practically useless out there. One of the reasons I hope we change our offense up or at least add to it.

Yes I watched our offense. Carlton/Sanogo took absolutely ZERO 3s. Whaley is not a 7 footer. Clingsn is not an outside threat, nor do we need him to be. You guys are crazy. How many 7 footers are there in college hoisting 3s w regularity?? Maybe Garza. I’ll be happy to take anyone’s wager that wants to bet me he doesn’t take more than 10 3s.

 

[aburks41]

Half our fan base thinks it is 1990. So out of touch with what good teams have at this point. Clingan will shoot if he’s a star. I think he’ll be shooting plenty.

That’s because UConn has been extremely late to the party of recruiting the type of 5 who can step out and make defenders clear the paint. We’ve been getting killed by it for over a decade (remember Roy Hibberts 3?). I’m glad Hurley was finally able to get us the guy who can hopefully change that

 

[navery12]

Yes I watched our offense. Carlton/Sanogo took absolutely ZERO 3s. Whaley is not a 7 footer. Clingsn is not an outside threat, nor do we need him to be. You guys are crazy. How many 7 footers are there in college hoisting 3s w regularity?? Maybe Garza. I’ll be happy to take anyone’s wager that wants to bet me he doesn’t take more than 10 3s.

I would be shocked if he didn't take 10 his freshman season let alone his whole career. That's an easy over

 

[CL82]

Half our fan base thinks it is 1990

No way, you’re trippin man.

 

[uconngb]

That’s because UConn has been extremely late to the party of recruiting the type of 5 who can step out and make defenders clear the paint. We’ve been getting killed by it for over a decade (remember Roy Hibberts 3?). I’m glad Hurley was finally able to get us the guy who can hopefully change that

Roy Hibbert took that 3 out of desperation, not out of design. He took THREE 3 point shots his ENTIRE CAREER. You guys are just making S*** up now.

 

[QDOG5]

@HuskyWarrior611, Why y'all dumping on Torrington. Y'all do a little research and y'all will see Torrington has had some excellent teams through the years. Boys and girls. In my day we had some championship worthy teams that ran into John Pinone one year and Mike McKay and John Bagley another year. Also, do y'all know that if DC spent a post grad year that it wouldn't be a lock that he would attend UConn the year after? BTW, what part of Connecticut y'all from?

 

[husky429]

Yes I watched our offense. Carlton/Sanogo took absolutely ZERO 3s. Whaley is not a 7 footer. Clingsn is not an outside threat, nor do we need him to be. You guys are crazy. How many 7 footers are there in college hoisting 3s w regularity?? Maybe Garza. I’ll be happy to take anyone’s wager that wants to bet me he doesn’t take more than 10 3s.

How can you not understand this?

Yes, they didn't take 3s. That's the POINT of recruiting a 5 who CAN. If you put someone who is able to shoot when put in that same position at the top of the key, we have a team that is much more difficult to defend. No one guards Sanogo out there. And Whaley played the 5, idgaf how tall he is.

Sanogo's defender stands by the basket when he is holding the ball at the top of the key. If Clingan is a nominal threat to shoot, lanes from the wings and corners open up for everyone else on the team when you put him in that position.

You can argue that Clingan isn't good enough to shoot 3s at this point. I would agree with you. Saying there isn't a point to 5s shooting 3s because Sanogo and Carlton don't is nonsensical. Every offensive weapon available should be used.

Crickey you're a dunce.