Top 5 Hype for Clingan (Givony)

[Matrim55]

The Bleacher Report 2 round mock draft has the entire starting 5 being drafted.

Clignan - #5 to Portland
Castle - #7 to Memphis
Newton - #51 to Indiana
Karaban - #55 to Golden State
Spencer - #56 to Denver

Newton won't be 1st round due to age, but I could see him higher in the 2nd round. The question for UConn is whether Karaban thinks a 2-way contract is better than another year in Storrs. Spencer getting drafted would be a fairy tale ending to his college career.

Newton = Austin Reaves 2.0. Just needs a team to take a chance on him.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Cam would be pretty perfect in Denver

 

[Huskyforlife]

My prediction is Spencer goes before Newton.

 

[Travelman6]

And the fbook couch potato brigade is out in full force saying he should stay and he'll get "eaten alive" in the nba, lol.

 

[Iluvsuebird]

Castle's offensive game isn't NBA ready. This kid could be an easy top draft pick if he were to develop a consistent 3 point shot. And of course, him staying would be a game changer next year.

 

[husky429]

Castle's offensive game isn't NBA ready. This kid could be an easy top draft pick if he were to develop a consistent 3 point shot. And of course, him staying would be a game changer next year.

Shush gramps, they're bringing dinner soon, no need to get grumpy

 

[UConnRock]

Castle's offensive game isn't NBA ready. This kid could be an easy top draft pick if he were to develop a consistent 3 point shot. And of course, him staying would be a game changer next year.

The first round is full of 19 year olds who's games aren't "NBA ready". It is how the NBA works now. They are more than comfortable developing the 19 year old with potential. Some early picks are stars and others fizzle. Castle has all the attributes of a player that will blossom with full time coaching and natural maturity. 6'6" with a good handle, passing skills, stellar defensive skills, interior scoring strength, 80% free throws, good shooting form and a coachable attitude/demeanor is NBA gold.

 

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Clingan ranked 3rd

 

[BGesus4]

Castle's offensive game isn't NBA ready. This kid could be an easy top draft pick if he were to develop a consistent 3 point shot. And of course, him staying would be a game changer next year.

Or he could just be a top draft pick this year

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I want to see the Spurs draft Castle. Pop may still have enough time left to do with SC's offense what he did with Kawhi Leonard and he and Wemby would be an insane combo.