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How many years do we have Clingan?

How many years do we have Clingan?

  • 1-and-done

    Votes: 37 9.3%

  • 2 years

    Votes: 269 67.9%

  • 3 years

    Votes: 83 21.0%

  • 4 years

    Votes: 7 1.8%
  • Total voters
    396
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RayRay said:
Apologize if this has been asked already, but let’s say he does come back for next season, but what happens if Sanogo also comes back for a 4th season? Then what? Does Sanogo come back for a 4th to play less minutes then he did in year 3? Obviously you want to have as many good players as possible, but I am a little concerned at how this plays out if Sanogo comes back, and if that has any influence on Clingan leaving after this year or not.
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For goodness sakes. They each have a choice to come back to UConn, to play anywhere else they want or to go professional. Does it strike you as reasonably likely enough that it's worth talking about that they will both voluntarily come back to UConn unless Hurley commits to playing Sanogo at the 4 as well as the 5?
 
Incursio007 said:
He can hit the 3 & has great form on shot. Certainly a piece of his game that can continue to evolve. Continuing to bolster athleticism & foot speed will be key.
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I don’t doubt it. He just has to start showing it in games for scouts to see.

I was watching Rudy Gobert struggling to finish around the rim yesterday thinking “DC would’ve just dunked that.” Lol
 
FfldCntyFan said:
One thing people need to keep in mind is DC won't be facing "get paid now or never get paid" when this season ends. Spending a second (or third) year in school will only postpone when he starts getting paid NBA money.
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This. And there is insurance that can be purchased that would protect him from a major injury that stopped him from getting cash.

If your family is living day to day, you have to take the money the moment is offered. If your family is fine waiting a year, and you’re not worried about shrinking, the money will be there for him (whatever money there is for a player of his type) when he wants it. He will have a choice to make at the end of the season, and certainly taking the money when it’s there is the usual choice, but in this case I wouldn’t be shocked if he gave UConn a second year.
 
until we win a ncaa tournament championship, same can be said for a lot of these players
 
CONN78SEJ said:
I was laughed at, after the first few games of the season when I said I thought Clingan had better touch and potential around the rim than Sanogo. The collective board was also wrong big time before the season started about UConn football having a chance at 7 wins.
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Yeah....that's not why you were laughed at...lol
 
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diggerfoot said:
Tim Duncan played all four years despite being ready and destined to be rewarded quite well for leaving early. He also was a player of high character. There is research to link the two.
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I hear what you're saying but Duncan came out of college 25 years ago. It's a different world now. Ray Allen spent 3 years at UConn. Same with Rip, Emeka, Donyell, etc. Very unlikely any of those guys would do the same these days.
 
HooperScooper said:
I hear what you're saying but Duncan came out of college 25 years ago. It's a different world now. Ray Allen spent 3 years at UConn. Same with Rip, Emeka, Donyell, etc. Very unlikely any of those guys would do the same these days.
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Culturally it is a different world, but people were leaving early back then as well, people were in fact faulting Duncan as crazy back then, meanwhile the factors that best maintain brain health and longevity have not changed.
 
navery12 said:
If Clingan is getting 1st round buzz Dan Hurley should be driving him to the airport himself. Can't turn down that kind of money. And for the UConn-centric view every big man in the country will be interested if Clingan became a 1st rounder in 1 year at UConn
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Can’t imagine a more ridiculous take.
 
businesslawyer said:
This. And there is insurance that can be purchased that would protect him from a major injury that stopped him from getting cash.

If your family is living day to day, you have to take the money the moment is offered. If your family is fine waiting a year, and you’re not worried about shrinking, the money will be there for him (whatever money there is for a player of his type) when he wants it. He will have a choice to make at the end of the season, and certainly taking the money when it’s there is the usual choice, but in this case I wouldn’t be shocked if he gave UConn a second year.
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The kind of insurance you're talking about doesn't come close to NBA money. I don't know much about it, but my friend played at FSU and then in the NFL for 6 years and his impression was that the money was better than nothing, but an injury would still have screwed his career up.
 
husky429 said:
The kind of insurance you're talking about doesn't come close to NBA money. I don't know much about it, but my friend played at FSU and then in the NFL for 6 years and his impression was that the money was better than nothing, but an injury would still have screwed his career up.
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If true, fair enough. I'm sure that is literally true (people don't get $100M policies), but I think the policy protects enough income that the you are financially set for life if prudent. But I'm a short Jewish lawyer -- I've never had to go through the process my self.
 
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I think it can be true that you don’t mess with what’s working this season. You can build a team around Sanogo and Donovan starting next season.
 
UConnRock said:
He is a “young” freshman as he wasn’t held back a year nor did he do a post grad year like some do. He is not 19 until February. Given the home state connection and the potential NIL $, he will be here 3 years unless he is a sure lottery pick.
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So two years is the right answer...
 
Huskyforlife said:
I think it can be true that you don’t mess with what’s working this season. You can build a team around Sanogo and Donovan starting next season.
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Sanogo back? I don't see it happening. He's a candidate for college player of the year already, so he's at the top of college hoops now. Next year gets him what when he could be paid?
 
jibsey said:
Sanogo back? I don't see it happening. He's a candidate for college player of the year already, so he's at the top of college hoops now. Next year gets him what when he could be paid?
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I didn’t say he’s coming back. We can build a team with him if he comes back. My post is about people construing his potential return as a negative.
 
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If both Sanogo and Clingan hypothetically stayed for next season and:

1. Sanogo became even more light on his feet over the offseason (like he did last offseason)
2. Sanogo improved his three point jumper to where it was even more fluid and reliable
3. Clingan became more laterally quick and agile
4. Clingan developed a shot similar to Sanogo’s this season

Could they start together and be successful, or would they still be too much of a floor spacing and perimeter defensive liability?

Don’t think it’s out of the question they could both stay, and there’s no way one would be satisfied coming off the bench
 
Two years seems about right.
What happened to those who disrespected Ct High School basketball?
 
Anything more than 2 is gravy. I think he needs to put on some muscle and develop an 8-15 foot baseline jumper.
 
Husky25 said:
Anything more than 2 is gravy. I think he needs to put on some muscle and develop an 8-15 foot baseline jumper.
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In his mom, he had a great coach as a kid. I think she taught him that short jumper years ago.
 
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Huskyforlife said:
I didn’t say he’s coming back. We can build a team with him if he comes back. My post is about people construing his potential return as a negative.
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Of course we would (impossible for Sanogo to be a negative) but I don’t expect him back. It would definitely shock me.
 
CONN78SEJ said:
In his mom, he had a great coach as a kid. I think she taught him that short jumper years ago.
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If he has one, he doesn't use it much in games.
 
jibsey said:
He has higher % shots available to him.
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While I don't necessarily disagree that he takes what opponents give him (and killing it), not showcasing a skill during games is basically the same as not having a developed skill, or at least not having confidence in it.

Sanogo takes a couple 3s each game, hit or miss, just to show he he has the confidence to take a straight-on 20 footer. If Clingan were confident in the Duncan/Garnett-style baseline jumper, IMO he'd search out opportunities for it in games, particularly when they are up by 15.
 
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