Top 5 Hype for Clingan (Givony)

[Huskyforlife]

Well deserved for the anchor. He'll be a top 3 defender in the NBA by the end of his rookie contract. Making CT proud.

 

[KembaRunner]

5 blocks doesn’t seems fair. He changes every single shit when he’s in the game in a way that none of our insane shot blockers of the past were even able to

 

[huskyblooz]

Centers arent in demand in today's NBA. I love the kid and I hope it happens.

 

[JCisthegoat]

Just not sure a big without a jumper makes sense that high. If a team thinks he can develop one then that’s a different story.

 

[bendm]

Centers arent in demand in today's NBA. I love the kid and I hope it happens.

you wont get drafted just for being 7 foot anymore but mobile and skilled centers have always and will always be in demand

 

[JesusAllen11]

you wont get drafted just for being 7 foot anymore but mobile and skilled centers have always and will always be in demand

Yea skilled mobile centers have 3 straight mvps and a 4th likely again this year. Big men still run the NBA.

 

[Matrim55]

Centers arent in demand in today's NBA.

This is an insane take.

 

[Deleted at users request]

Centers arent in demand in today's NBA. I love the kid and I hope it happens.

Rudy Gobert was traded for 4 first round picks.

 

[Waquoit]

I guess he's not coming back then.

 

[pj]

He had more than 5 blocks just in that video clip, and it was only from a part of the game. They showed him defending the three point line, and switching from one man to another effectively. He's a one-man zone defense.

 

[superjohn]

Well deserved for the anchor. He'll be a top 3 defender in the NBA by the end of his rookie contract. Making CT proud.

One of the most dominant games a Husky player has ever played.

 

[superjohn]

Just not sure a big without a jumper makes sense that high. If a team thinks he can develop one then that’s a different story.

NBA scouts are drooling over what he's shown in this tournament.

 

[caw]

Truly good centers are worth their weight in gold. Backups are pennies.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Can we have someone go back and check the game? I agree with this

 

[superjohn]

Well deserved for the anchor. He'll be a top 3 defender in the NBA by the end of his rookie contract. Making CT proud.

I counted 9 blocks in those highlights. Illinois shot 13% from the field and scored 14 points the entire game when Clingan was on the court. Find me a more dominant performance than that, I dare you.

 

[nomar]

He had more than 5 blocks just in that video clip, and it was only from a part of the game. They showed him defending the three point line, and switching from one man to another effectively. He's a one-man zone defense.

I watched it closely and by my count there were only 5 clear blocks. He definitely may have gotten a piece of 2-4 more but you’d have to see a better angle. It doesn’t really matter — altering a shot can be better anyway. And he did that over and over and over.

Not sure where Givony’s getting top-5 but he’s solidified himself as a lotto pick and all it takes is one team in the top-10 to fall in love with him.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I watched it closely and by my count there were only 5 clear blocks. He definitely may have gotten a piece of 2-4 more but you’d have to see a better angle. It doesn’t really matter — altering a shot can be better anyway. And he did that over and over and over.

Not sure where Givony’s getting top-5 but he’s solidified himself as a lotto pick and all it takes is one team in the top-10 to fall in love with him.

I counted 5 too. Maybe one or two might have rolled off finger tips but you would have to slow mo close ups to confirm

 

[UofCT]

2028 USA olympic starting center

 

[Palatine]

Just not sure a big without a jumper makes sense that high. If a team thinks he can develop one then that’s a different story.

If you've never seen the Eiffel Tower, does it exist?

 

[nychuskyfan]

Sportscenter just showed a graphic that Illinois was 0-19 on shots challenged by DC. Insane.

 

[CTFIRERETIRED]

I am still eating my extra large portion of "HUMBLE PIE". Nearly 2 years ago, I didn't think this kid was going to be the talent that he is today. I can recall.............clearly, that my thought was he was overweight, played in a mediocre high school conference, and didn't look "ready" Yeah, alright, I admit, AGAIN, that this kid CAN PLAY, and he's not a "Thabeet". Should he stay another year? I know that this will fuel a fire. In some ways, I would wish he would, but that's his decision. I do hope that he goes head to head with Edey, if they meet in the finals. THAT would be epic. Would take some of us real DINOSAURS back to epic big men battles of the 60's and 70's.
OK, time to clean my face from the last portion of humble pie.
YUP, he's the REAL DEAL.

 

[DRBackup]

Just not sure a big without a jumper makes sense that high. If a team thinks he can develop one then that’s a different story.

Just because he doesn't shoot them in games at 20 doesn't mean he doesn't have one.

I take it you haven't seen this

 

[JCisthegoat]

Just because he doesn't shoot them in games at 20 doesn't mean he doesn't have one.

I take it you haven't seen this

If he can’t shoot them in games then, he doesn’t have one. He is 0 threat to shoot in a live game.

I’m well aware he’s working on it as he should be.

My point stands. If a team doesn’t think he’s capable of developing his jumper they shouldn’t take him in the top 5

 

[KembaRunner]

If he can’t shoot them in games then, he doesn’t have one. He is 0 threat to shoot in a live game.

I’m well aware he’s working on it as he should be.

My point stands. If a team doesn’t think he’s capable of developing his jumper they shouldn’t take him in the top 5

We’ll pass your point along to those making the pics.

 

[Waquoit]

My point stands. If a team doesn’t think he’s capable of developing his jumper they shouldn’t take him in the top 5

Not much of a point, imo. Why wouldn't DC develop a 3-pointer? Al Horford only shot four 3's his entire college career. Missed 'em all.

 

[Deleted at users request]

If he can’t shoot them in games then, he doesn’t have one. He is 0 threat to shoot in a live game.

I’m well aware he’s working on it as he should be.

My point stands. If a team doesn’t think he’s capable of developing his jumper they shouldn’t take him in the top 5

Been a few years but Mobley went top 5 in 2021 and Wiseman in 2020.

If it wasn’t for injury it’d be a no brainer. Especially in this draft.

 

[tzznandrew]

I counted 9 blocks in those highlights. Illinois shot 13% from the field and scored 14 points the entire game when Clingan was on the court. Find me a more dominant performance than that, I dare you.

And the context: the second best offense in the country! This wasn't Stetson... except that both teams only scored 52 points against us.

 

[Scrappy3]

I watched it closely and by my count there were only 5 clear blocks. He definitely may have gotten a piece of 2-4 more but you’d have to see a better angle. It doesn’t really matter — altering a shot can be better anyway. And he did that over and over and over.

Not sure where Givony’s getting top-5 but he’s solidified himself as a lotto pick and all it takes is one team in the top-10 to fall in love with him.

Givony prob a top 3 nba draft insider if not 1

 

[JCisthegoat]

Been a few years but Mobley went top 5 in 2021 and Wiseman in 2020.

If it wasn’t for injury it’d be a no brainer. Especially in this draft.

Mobley had ability to space the floor.

Wiseman didn’t and is a complete bust (for many reasons

 

[Deleted at users request]

Mobley had ability to space the floor.

Wiseman didn’t and is a complete bust (for many reasons

Fair. The draft workouts could do wonders for Donovan on that part.