Donovan Clingan

[MexicoHusky]

Oh, and he’s tied for 8th in the country in dunks. View attachment 80915

At like 15 min/game. Frankly Sanogo's not playing his normal number of minutes either. They both made the list.

 

[Colin G]

Watching the Tech Creighton game, feel like Clingan will be years better than Kalkbrenner by Junior year

 

[uchusky32]

Kid is a problem, already. Plays his height.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Now that big Don has trimmed down he can focus on building muscle, improving his fluidity and footwork. At his size he’s basically unguardable so improving his movement is key.

Skill wise I have full faith in the program to see Donovan improve year over year just like Adama. Man’s going to unstoppable by junior year for us if he makes it that far.

 

[SeattleHoop]

That stiff on Michigan has gotten tons of press for 2 years now. Donovan looks bigger, more coordinated and faster than the Michigan stiff already

I agree. Clingan really moves well for his size

 

[ToolzieFan]

Seems good, to me.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Good point! Who is tougher than Sanogo?

I think he’s better around the rim than Sanogo already, I’ve yet to see him miss a chippy. Can’t say the same for Sanogo. That being said he needs to work on his defense and his passing.

 

[husky429]

I think he’s better around the rim than Sanogo already, I’ve yet to see him miss a chippy. Can’t say the same for Sanogo. That being said he needs to work on his defense and his passing.

This is, quite frankly, a pretty horrendous take. Donovan has missed a bunch of chippy's already. If he isn't dunking, once of his biggest weaknesses is touch around the rim. That was pretty consistent reporting while he was in HS too.

Adama's touch is fantastic. He just takes about 3 shots a game he shouldn't.

 

[jibsey]

This is, quite frankly, a pretty horrendous take. Donovan has missed a bunch of chippy's already. If he isn't dunking, once of his biggest weaknesses is touch around the rim. That was pretty consistent reporting while he was in HS too.

Adama's touch is fantastic. He just takes about 3 shots a game he shouldn't.

First few college games he’s not a finished product. You wanna talk ”touch around the rim”? How many years did we have players at the 5 position who had zero touch around the rim? Most. We prayed that these players would get to the point by year 3 when they would be serviceable. He’s there already! But you’re right, at 7’2” he has some things to improve on.

 

[husky429]

First few college games he’s not a finished product. You wanna talk ”touch around the rim”? How many years did we have players at the 5 position who had zero touch around the rim? Most. We prayed that these players would get to the point by year 3 when they would be serviceable. He’s there already! But you’re right, at 7’2” he has some things to improve on.

I'm trying to forget the talent we had at the 5 before Sanogo, thank you very much. Loved those players, but they weren't UConn caliber.

IMO developing more touch on his hook shot, adjusting to toughness and speed in D1, and defensive IQ are going to be the big points of improvement for Donovan this season. I expect a very, very different player by March. He's a sponge.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

This is, quite frankly, a pretty horrendous take. Donovan has missed a bunch of chippy's already. If he isn't dunking, once of his biggest weaknesses is touch around the rim. That was pretty consistent reporting while he was in HS too.

Adama's touch is fantastic. He just takes about 3 shots a game he shouldn't.

Your post is about as correct as Captain Smith was when he said “full steam ahead”.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

This is, quite frankly, a pretty horrendous take. Donovan has missed a bunch of chippy's already. If he isn't dunking, once of his biggest weaknesses is touch around the rim. That was pretty consistent reporting while he was in HS too.

Adama's touch is fantastic. He just takes about 3 shots a game he shouldn't.

You mean when he’s right in front of the basket and he puts it up shot put style, back rims it, and it comes right back to him? That kind of touch?

 

[husky429]

You mean when he’s right in front of the basket and he puts it up shot put style, back rims it, and it comes right back to him? That kind of touch?

I'm thinking the pre-season Big East POY who has built his career operating in the post probably shouldn't have his touch criticized. Just some food for though.

You seem to be taking this rather personally. It's a weird look.

 

[UCFred]

I'm thinking the pre-season Big East POY who has built his career operating in the post probably shouldn't have his touch criticized. Just some food for though.

You seem to be taking this rather personally. It's a weird look.

Donovan plays against the BE Preseason POY everyday in practice. Yes practice, but still hours of time against a player who is very good and appears to be getting better. Speaks volumes of both players.

 

[Huskyforlife]

You mean when he’s right in front of the basket and he puts it up shot put style, back rims it, and it comes right back to him? That kind of touch?

Of all the hills to die on, you choose Adama Sanogo has no touch. Can you explain how he scores his 15-20 points per game?

 

[Umami Zen]

I think Donovan is as excited to be playing against some talented Bigs at PKI as we are to see him play them... With AS/SJ bangin' on him in practice for the last few months and showing he belongs in the previous 5 games.. Think he's ready to show his stuff.. He's smart/competitive/a hard worker.. Not too many teams in the country with our depth at the 5

 

[husky429]

Of all the hills to die on, you choose Adama Sanogo has no touch. Can you explain how he scores his 15-20 points per game?

And we complain he doesn't dunk enough!! The guy certainly wasn't hitting 3s the last 2 years to hit 16ppg.

 

[superjohn]

You mean when he’s right in front of the basket and he puts it up shot put style, back rims it, and it comes right back to him? That kind of touch?

Adama's touch is awesome. I wish he dunked it more and used the glass sometimes but he has feathery touch.

 

[uconnfan68]

A little worried about his defense. But hopefully these games have been good experiences for him.

He’s already blocked or altered shots that the opponent never saw coming. He’s really trying to stay on his guy, but I wish Danny would let him hang around the basket a little more. The other team just doesn’t take shots when he’s close.

 

[Huskyforlife]

And we complain he doesn't dunk enough!! The guy certainly wasn't hitting 3s the last 2 years to hit 16ppg.

The problem with most sports fans, myself included, is we have selective memories. That guy is definitely remembering the Sanogo that ended last year, not the guy who abused teams for the first 2/3 of the season. The goal for him this year is to not get worn down by that last 1/3 of the season.

 

[Umami Zen]

We move up in competition starting Thursday.. It looks to me like AS is much more decisive in his moves.. Has a great deal more confidence in his left hand.. And has expanded his jump shot variety in and around the paint. If he occasionally shares the ball with his shooters when his shot is not immediately there.. He'll own the paint.. His footwork-- with his weight loss since last season-- is much quicker.

Looking forward to him doin' his thing at PKI

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

You mean when he’s right in front of the basket and he puts it up shot put style, back rims it, and it comes right back to him? That kind of touch?

Wild take. Sanogo has incredible touch around the rim. It's even more incredible given how little experience he has.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

I'm thinking the pre-season Big East POY who has built his career operating in the post probably shouldn't have his touch criticized. Just some food for though.

You seem to be taking this rather personally. It's a weird look.

All I said was I thought Clingan had better touch around the basket than Sanogo, and I stand by that observation. That doesn’t mean Sanogo isn’t a great post player. You’re the one taking things personally, not me. Relax ok.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Of all the hills to die on, you choose Adama Sanogo has no touch. Can you explain how he scores his 15-20 points per game?

He never misses with the kiss off the glass, gets his big body under the basket, and scores. He’s tough to stop when doing that. That how he scores, he controls the paint. However he back rims it a lot when not using the glass. When he can’t use the glass, what he should do is just go up and jam it with one hand, but in his years at UConn I’ve never seen him do that. BTW, saying Clingan has BETTER touch is not saying Sanago has no touch. Now go die on your own hill.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

Adama's touch is awesome. I wish he dunked it more and used the glass sometimes but he has feathery touch.

I wish he dunked it too, but instead he try’s to throw it up one handed with that “feathery touch”, and many will back rim it. Why couldn’t he just go straight up and jam it with one hand?