Interesting article - Donovan Clingan

[dannyHAM]

For Stacey: A prospect's commitment to his hometown and the mother he lost

Front page ESPN. Gives some insight on why he’s playing for Bristol Central.

 

[Fairfield_1st]

A well written article. I feel for the family and wish them all the best as they soldier on in life.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Fantastic story. Seems like a great kid, with a level of maturity many in high school lack. Is there no prep school close enough to Bristol?

 

[QDOG5]

Fantastic story. Seems like a great kid, with a level of maturity many in high school lack. Is there no prep school close enough to Bristol?

Much of the article reported on the family connection to Bristol Central and the Bristol community. So, your first question is where is the nearest prep school.

 

[alexd]

I owned a condo across the street from BCHS when Malcolm Huckaby was playing there. That was a big deal.
Then there were the Hernandez brothers...

Bristol loves their sports.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Much of the article reported on the family connection to Bristol Central and the Bristol community. So, your first question is where is the nearest prep school.

Yes, because his dad is clearly struggling with the fact that Bristol Central isn't ideal for him. Yet the family connection is so vital they don't want to "send him away". He needs to be home not at a boarding school. And yes he wants to break his mom's records, but if there was a prep school close enough he could commute, that might be the best result for them. He could still be near friends and family.

 

[JustbrewitMan]

This kid’s commitment to family and maturity has great “Hurley recruit” written all over it.

It would be great for everyone if he continues to develop and ends up at UConn!

 

[BFieldHusky]

Another kid who is not a fan of Boeheim. At all.

It's a ways out but we are the leader here for many reasons.

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Reading this you would think Hurley is the best fit for the kid based on the family atmosphere and also distance from home.

 

[businesslawyer]

I'm hardly an expert on development of 15 year old bigs as a basketball player. But does it really set back his development that much staying in public high school as long as he's playing AAU ball at the right level? You play far more AAU games than high school games if you're any good? Isn't there a chance that a somewhat slower development would be compensated for by staying in a comfortable environment and not risking burning out on basketball if his top priority is (justifiably) family?

 

[Chin Diesel]

I'm hardly an expert on development of 15 year old bigs as a basketball player. But does it really set back his development that much staying in public high school as long as he's playing AAU ball at the right level? You play far more AAU games than high school games if you're any good? Isn't there a chance that a somewhat slower development would be compensated for by staying in a comfortable environment and not risking burning out on basketball if his top priority is (justifiably) family?

The theory is he would practice each day against high level competition and improve more than in AAU where you are pretty much showcasing skills you already have acquired.
Also, as is brought up in the article, at Bristol Central he gets plenty of attention on the court and off the court and it's not always good attention. At a prep school he is one of many instead of being the only one.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Ok I will admit I am in tears

 

[Slick]

For Stacey: A prospect's commitment to his hometown and the mother he lost

Front page ESPN. Gives some insight on why he’s playing for Bristol Central.

Outstanding article. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I hope he feels as comfortable at UConn as he is at Bristol Central. I would love to see him play for us someday

 

[fatlucy]

Bristol is only 45 minutes from UCONN. Anywhere else is a lot farther. I hope being closer to home is more appealing.

 

[ctchamps]

Terrific article. A horrible loss to the family and world. It's very likely Donovan would have been a class act anyways but the tragedy has strengthened his resolve. Would love to see him land at UConn just based on his character. And making foul shots do win games. And lose them when they are missed.

 

[CL82]

I'd love for him to end up at UConn, but wish him well where ever he ends up. He seems like a great kid from a great family.

 

[uconnfan68]

Fantastic story. Seems like a great kid, with a level of maturity many in high school lack. Is there no prep school close enough to Bristol?

There are a lot within a short drive, but they aren't necessarily basketball factories.

 

[Austin316]

Great article. Kid is going to be a legend when he leaves. I hope everything works out and he continues to not allow distractions to affect his mental game. It’s hard when you are in HS, even harder when you lose your mother.

 

[Caronimo]

For Stacey: A prospect's commitment to his hometown and the mother he lost

Front page ESPN. Gives some insight on why he’s playing for Bristol Central.

already saw that this morning

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Ok I will admit I am in tears

I'm giving a test and just read the article, almost started crying in the middle of the class.

Would love to see him end up at UConn, but no matter where he ends up, he will get a lot of Connecticut and Boneyard support!

 

[HuskyHawk]

There are a lot within a short drive, but they aren't necessarily basketball factories.

That is what I figured. I wasn't questioning his commitment to Bristol and his family, which is admirable. Was just wondering if there was a win-win solution out there.

Well one thing he is going to be very good with is not bringing the ball down, and obviously FTs. He's getting swarmed by multiple smaller defenders every time. Looks like he's taking at least two fouls in that picture.

 

[husky429]

That is what I figured. I wasn't questioning his commitment to Bristol and his family, which is admirable. Was just wondering if there was a win-win solution out there.

Well one thing he is going to be very good with is not bringing the ball down, and obviously FTs. He's getting swarmed by multiple smaller defenders every time. Looks like he's taking at least two fouls in that picture.

Cheshire Academy is close. Maybe 25 mins. The best close basketball-centric school is probably PSA. Hour or so away

 

[JimHurley]

Another kid who is not a fan of Boeheim. At all.

It's a ways out but we are the leader here for many reasons.

We lead by a mile on this one. This guy, and actually same with Etienne, is heavily ours to lose if we stay on him. Kid is 15 and 7’0, could easily hit 7’3-7’4 by 18.

 

[husky429]

Another kid who is not a fan of Boeheim. At all.

It's a ways out but we are the leader here for many reasons.

I have yet to hear of a kid who DOES like Boeheim. Even for the kids who do commit. The assistants are doing every bit of heavy lifting. The dude is just unpleasant. And I grew up a Cuse fan (dont hate me my dad lives up there).