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CL82 said:
I don’t know that Clingan is a “must get” per se, but you’d be crazy not to want him. I think that people look at his size and expect him to play like an NBA player. He is still a high school kid and his game is developing. But, as I have said before, his most attractive characteristic is that he is a good kid from a good family. He is the perfect kind of kid you want in the program and the family atmosphere that Hurley has established makes the program the perfect place for him. If he decides that he wants his dad to be able to go to every game, Connecticut is the obvious choice for him. No one else can offer him that especially at a school that values basketball the way Connecticut does. Personally, I’m looking forward to his becoming a Husky and watching him grow and develop for four years, but I wish him the best wherever he ends up.
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Agree with all of that. Definitely think it would be fantastic if he comes to UConn, for both him and UConn, and in some ways to build interest in the fan base that isn't what it once was.

That said, Dan Hurley is going to need to adapt to Clingan, not the other way around. Change his defense to fit, and find ways to get him the ball in the post. He's a unique player that can become dominant in college, if the team is playing to his strengths.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Agree with all of that. Definitely think it would be fantastic if he comes to UConn, for both him and UConn, and in some ways to build interest in the fan base that isn't what it once was.

That said, Dan Hurley is going to need to adapt to Clingan, not the other way around. Change his defense to fit, and find ways to get him the ball in the post. He's a unique player that can become dominant in college, if the team is playing to his strengths.
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I have no doubt that he will.
 
nomar said:
On one level I understand exactly what you're saying, on another it's so weird to say that the team that's won 4 titles in the last 22 years is chasing one that hasn't won any in three decades.
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You and I are both well-acquainted with the value of framing an argument. Yours has key facts that delight me and align with the trajectory we both see in the present-day program, but we also know that Michigan has a 70% winning percentage since 2014, and against lesser competition, UConn was at 56%. It's that latter number that accounts for the weirdness, and may that weirdness continue to recedr in the rear view mirror, as pretty much no recruiting target need be considered out of range, but will invite increasing competition.

And it bears repeating that UConn's extraordinary success since 1999 can distort perception of just how difficult it is to win those 6 games in a row. It's always good to recall the misses within that period, and, of course the climb from the Dream Season (in the year after Michigan won its sole Natty) to shocking almost all of the world that doesn't spend time here.
 
The board hasn't soured on him... there is just continues to be evidence to ask are we sure...? Could be become Kofi? Sure. My position has been consistent from the very beginning unless he is going to play serious AAU v. kids he is actually going to play in high major D1 more or less very difficult to assess how good he is going to be watching him beat up on Bristol Central.
 
CL82 said:
But, as I have said before, his most attractive characteristic is that he is a good kid from a good family. He is the perfect kind of kid you want in the program and the family atmosphere that Hurley has established makes the program the perfect place for him.
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No, his most attractive characteristic is that he's gigantic and moves really well for a kid his size. There are tons of good kids from good families in CT who are five foot nine.

I'm sure he is a great kid but so are Carlton and Polley and we have no problem ripping those kids all the time.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
No, his most attractive characteristic is that he's gigantic and moves really well for a kid his size. There are tons of good kids from good families in CT who are five foot nine.

I'm sure he is a great kid but so are Carlton and Polley and we have no problem ripping those kids all the time.
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You're not wrong but there are also kids with size and talent who are aren't as grounded. A big part of what makes Clingan attractive is has both.
 
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BigErnMcCracken said:
No, his most attractive characteristic is that he's gigantic and moves really well for a kid his size. There are tons of good kids from good families in CT who are five foot nine.

I'm sure he is a great kid but so are Carlton and Polley and we have no problem ripping those kids all the time.
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I have 4 years of eligibility remaining, if we're looking to get into a Necessary Roughness situation
 
There are many, many stupid people on the internet in general and Twitter specifically, but please try to never be as stupid as this guy...
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NJHoops said:
There are many, many stupid people on the internet in general and Twitter specifically, but please try to never be as stupid as this guy...View attachment 67401
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Let's totally ignore the fact that Donovan's mother passed away, which makes this on a level of asinine I can't really fathom.

Who tf goes on the internet and talks trash about a junior in hs?
 
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SportsFan88 said:
That is just BS on SOOO many levels and I hope DC doesn’t see this crap SMH a lil research and they wouldn’t of referenced moms, DISGUSTING
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I hope the kid doesn't see it, but I hope his family, who reportedly took great offense to something they saw on the Boneyard, do see it.
 
Get a Job said:
I hope the kid doesn't see it, but I hope his family, who reportedly took great offense to something they saw on the Boneyard, do see it.
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I’ve heard the same exact things about them seeing something on here that had them REALLY upset but we agree
 
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husky429 said:
Let's totally ignore the fact that Donovan's mother passed away, which makes this on a level of asinine I can't really fathom.

Who tf goes on the internet and talks trash about a junior in hs?
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I don't think that trashed DC. He was insulting UConn
 
businesslawyer said:
So explain how the last part of the season Sanogo was averaging roughly 10 a game on no more than 25 minutes without hitting more than one jumper all year? The scorers were just crediting him with someone else's baskets? Our offense starts with the big up high, and then as the shot clock runs down eventually the big cuts down and if he doesn't get a pass while moving posts up. Sort of like the way Calhoun's offense worked, where Jake or Travis usually made their first touch catching the ball at the top of the key.

I do understand a big not wanting to do what he makes bigs do and hedge hard on guards dribbling, and thinking they would be more effective staying closer to the hoop. Except you know where bigs need to have skills to deal with point guards coming around picks set by their man? I'll give you a hint. It starts with an N and ends with a BA.
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Was thinking the same thing. He is going to have to do it in the NBA, might as well start learning now.
 
BFieldHusky said:
Hearing from a good source he wants to stay home. We lead, even over Michigan as of now. Only issue might be playing time.
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Put me firmly in the "Playing time is earned not granted" camp.

I have a tough time believing any part of securing his commitment hinges on guarantees of playing time.
 
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David 76 said:
I don't think that trashed DC. He was insulting UConn
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I read it as trashing both. Saying UConn is vastly inferior to Michigan, and saying DC is too soft to move away from home. Regardless of DC's mom passing away (which makes it a gross comment), it's still a bad look for the Michigan fan. Why would you ever cut on a kid you are trying to recruit? But even more importantly, why would you ever cut on a teenager that is close to his family? I cringe every time I see a UConn fan act like this Michigan fan, but every fan base has them. But the non-alum Michigan fans are pretty bad (like the ND subway alums).
 
Chin Diesel said:
Put me firmly in the "Playing time is earned not granted" camp.

I have a tough time believing any part of securing his commitment hinges on guarantees of playing time.
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I don't read that as him wanting guaranteed playing time as much as him wanting a path to playing time. Which I think Hurley can sell him on
 
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If we lead I'm thrilled. The 'playing time' concern shows once again that I haven't got a clue how these kids think. He's got to know he's going to play. I would have assumed his concern would be how he is used on defense in Hurley's system. Wrong again Ricker. Clingan would be a great pickup. Clingan - Filipowski, or Clingan - Karaban, would be unstoppable combos because of their big to big passing. All 3 and I may have to get used to wet dreams.
 
Listening to Dan’s appearance on Seth Greenberg’s podcast a few weeks ago, you really got an idea of his current pitch to recruits. We’re not going to over promise a kid a ton upfront but he noted how he’s not afraid to give guys like Bouk/Adama starting roles as freshmen or play freshmen in big minutes once they’ve shown that they’re ready.

I would imagine the pitch to Donovan is pretty much in line with that. When he’s ready, the staff has zero issue with handing major minutes to a young player and, with Adama likely off to the NBA perhaps as soon next year, the playing time concern may not be as big of an issue by the time the 2022 class gets to campus.
 
Ricker said:
If we lead I'm thrilled. The 'playing time' concern shows once again that I haven't got a clue how these kids think. He's got to know he's going to play. I would have assumed his concern would be how he is used on defense in Hurley's system. Wrong again Ricker. Clingan would be a great pickup. Clingan - Filipowski, or Clingan - Karaban, would be unstoppable combos because of their big to big passing. All 3 and I may have to get used to wet dreams.
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Ricker said:
If we lead I'm thrilled. The 'playing time' concern shows once again that I haven't got a clue how these kids think. He's got to know he's going to play. I would have assumed his concern would be how he is used on defense in Hurley's system. Wrong again Ricker. Clingan would be a great pickup. Clingan - Filipowski, or Clingan - Karaban, would be unstoppable combos because of their big to big passing. All 3 and I may have to get used to wet dreams.
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I guess the question becomes would either filipowski or clingan come here if the other one committed? My guess would have been that both are considered 5s and it’s an either or proposition, but is filipowski a stretch 4 in this scenario?
 
I thought Filipowski would play more of a stretch 4 role. He’s an all over the court type of player. We could call him a 5, but he’d be a non-traditional 5.
 
Chin Diesel said:
Put me firmly in the "Playing time is earned not granted" camp.

I have a tough time believing any part of securing his commitment hinges on guarantees of playing time.
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If he wants a guarantee, UConn is not the spot for him.
 
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