UConn in the NBA: Nov 24/25

[Mike Honcho]

Didn’t realize there was a Clingan/Edey rematch last night. Grizzlies demolished the Blazers by 40+. Edey had some highlights on Clingan but Clingan also had some on him, including a few dunks and a nice block

Edey: 24 minutes, 12 points on 5-7, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block, 6 TO

Clingan: 16 minutes, 13 points on 5-7, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 TO

Loved when he yelled out NO EASY S---- after he challenged a layup (and fouled).

 

[REB1094]

Not UConn related but this was the more interesting duel of the night.



Jokic had 37 points, 18 rebs, 15 assists, 3 steals, 3-3 three pointers

Irving had 43 points on 17-22 shooting

It's ridiculous how great Jokic is. Best player in the NBA for 5 seasons in a row and he's still somehow getting better.

I’m lucky to be a Nuggets fan and a UConn fan

 

[Boost'ED]

Must be so odd for DC to be on the opposite side of a 30 point game.

On Adama.........all he does is produce double-double production when given minutes.

His G-League stats below:

He so needs to get out of that Bulls organization.

 

[superjohn]

Must be so odd for DC to be on the opposite side of a 30 point game.

On Adama.........all he does is produce double-double production when given minutes.

His G-League stats below:
View attachment 104708

He so needs to get out of that Bulls organization.

It's just really difficult for some players to make it in the NBA if you're not what they're looking for. All Mac MacClung has ever done is produce, he was MVP of the G League and nobody in the NBA wants him.

 

[caw]

Castle is having a good game against the Kings so far. 10, 2 R, 5 A, 1, 1 in the third, very good defense.

 

[husky429]

10/4/6 for Castle. 2 TOs, steal and a block.

Even 2/5 from deep.

Only issue was 2/6 from 2

 

[ctbro1999]

 

[dennismenace]

Half of the video is in the 4th quarter. Nice breakout game from Steph with nonstop clutch plays to put the game away

End of the game closeouts. Familiar refrain and with superior conditioning.

 

[bendm]

Updated 2025 NBA mock draft: Where's Cooper Flagg? Who could help Wemby? Nine freshmen in the top 10?

Three Duke players in the top 10? Where does the Rutgers duo land? And a Baylor guard moving up? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2025 first round.

www.espn.com

10. McNeeley
27. Karaban

 

[I Bleed Blue]

DeAndre Ayton is out tonight so Donovan will be getting his first career start! Hoping he can get a solid 25+ minutes of run.

 

[Stasher599]

Cling looked really good last game and should definitely get some extended run with Ayton out tonight. Kills me how most of the starting guards can’t throw a decent lob. Can’t wait to see him continue to improve.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Defense has been good. Team doesn’t look for him at all on offense but his game on that end is pretty rough either way at this point.

 

[auror]

4 fouls in 16 minutes so far for Clingan. He's a regular Samson Johnson.

 

[aceboon]

 

[REB1094]

Not a great look that Clingan had 5 fouls in 21 minutes, and the backup Rob Williams had 19/9 in 25 minutes. But luckily I think the Blazers know Clingan is their future while Rob is likely trade bait

Andre back off the bench last night and had 2 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block in 18 minutes. Tied for highest +/- on the team

Sanogo didn’t play in the Bulls’ G League team’s game yesterday which makes me think he’s currently on the main roster? They play at MSG tonight

 

[ctbro1999]

Not a great look that Clingan had 5 fouls in 21 minutes, and the backup Rob Williams had 19/9 in 25 minutes. But luckily I think the Blazers know Clingan is their future while Rob is likely trade bait

Andre back off the bench last night and had 2 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block in 18 minutes. Tied for highest +/- on the team

Sanogo didn’t play in the Bulls’ G League team’s game yesterday which makes me think he’s currently on the main roster? They play at MSG tonight

Blazers fans commenting that Clingan did pretty well locking up the paint when he was in. Box score doesn't look that impressive though.

 

[MexicoHusky]

looks like a green screen. are we sure the NBA is even real

 

[nomar]

Must be so odd for DC to be on the opposite side of a 30 point game.

On Adama.........all he does is produce double-double production when given minutes.

His G-League stats below:
View attachment 104708

He so needs to get out of that Bulls organization.

In baseball, you'd call him a AAAA player. Well, that's his floor at least. I do think he can crack a rotation. He can't suddenly become an explosive athlete, but he's shown the ability to improve, year after year.

 

[HuskyNan]

 

[Waquoit]

Not a great look that Clingan had 5 fouls in 21 minutes, and the backup Rob Williams had 19/9 in 25 minutes. But luckily I think the Blazers know Clingan is their future while Rob is likely trade bait

You know what was a great look? Actually watching Clingan play. The Blazer anaylst was effusive in his praise for him throughout. Stopping attacks before they started, facilitating ball movement and spacing on O. He was a big part of all those open looks from 3, they had they best shooting half in a decade. On the first play the T-wolves had Gobert take it right to DC, he blocked the shot and gathered the rebound. Clingan and Timelord made for a very effective combo. I think the move for Portland is to keep those two and move that big stiff starting.

 

[superjohn]

You know what was a great look? Actually watching Clingan play. The Blazer anaylst was effusive in his praise for him throughout. Stopping attacks before they started, facilitating ball movement and spacing on O. He was a big part of all those open looks from 3, they had they best shooting half in a decade. On the first play the T-wolves had Gobert take it right to DC, he blocked the shot and gathered the rebound. Clingan and Timelord made for a very effective combo. I think the move for Portland is to keep those two and move that big stiff starting.

Clingan's impact has never been measured in boxscores. Every time he's on the court his teams play much better, it isn't a coincidence.

 

[Waquoit]

I almost missed this write-up buried in a long article titled NBA Stock Watch, scroll down:

Buy: Stephon Castle’s ROY Candidacy​

 

[NowInStorrs]

looks like a green screen. are we sure the NBA is even real

I heard NBA games are filmed on a set somewhere in Arizona

 

[MexicoHusky]

I heard NBA games are filmed on a set somewhere in Arizona

first Stern rigged the 85 draft in the Knicks favor, now this!

 

[connVA]

looks like a green screen. are we sure the NBA is even real

I thought the “Wizard of Oz” effect (grey floor so it looks like everything is black and white except for the players) was crazy. This is next level