UConn receives National Letters of Intent from Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban

[HooperScooper]

"We are very excited to announce the addition of Donovan to the UConn basketball family," Hurley said. "With his size, his ability to pass, and his shooting touch around the basket and on the perimeter, he should have an immediate impact on our frontcourt at both ends of the court.

"Donovan's work ethic and team-first attitude fits in perfectly with the championship culture we are establishing. He has had an outstanding scholastic career under Coach (Tim) Barrette at Bristol Central and on the AAU circuit under Coach (Joe) Chatman with Team Spartans."

"As with Donovan, we are thrilled to welcome Alex to UConn," Hurley said. "He has every attribute that we are looking for in our student-athletes – he's tough, hard-working, skilled and all about improving and winning. He's the kind of player who is always in the gym. He has been outstanding at the scholastic level at New Hampton under Coach (Andrew) Gale and now at IMG Academy under Coach (Chad) Meyers and under Coach (Todd) Quarles with his Expressions Elite AAU team."

UCONN MBB RECEIVES NLOI FROM CLINGAN, KARABAN - University of Connecticut Athletics

UConn Athletic Communications / Nov. 10, 2021

uconnhuskies.com

 

[Jorgensen]

 

[huskyinfl]

Like the great B Real of Cypress Hill once said "a to the mfing k home booooy"

 

[CL82]

Wait, they are the same height?

 

[Get a Job]

Wait, they are the same height?

Wow, are you blind, or stupid?

Karaban is clearly a bit taller!

 

[Waquoit]

I remember when we used to worry about this day.

 

[Husky Alien]

Welcome to UConn Nation:
Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban
BLEED BLUE!

 

[uchusky32]

Wait, they are the same height?

We need @mauconnfan to weigh in on this. He is a subject matter expert in this field.

 

[TheChamps990411]

I remember when we used to worry about this day.

not me. I had ZERO doubt.

 

[TheChamps990411]

oh man! If Sanogo comes back our frontline is going to be insane! Sannogo will make Clingan a better player from day one. Yeah i know im getting way ahead of myself.

 

[Chin Diesel]

I remember when we used to worry about this day.

Competence. Worth every penny to a well run organization.

 

[CL82]

Wow, are you blind, or stupid?

Are those my only two choices?

 

[huskymedic]

 

[87Xfer]

Wait, they are the same height?

I think you have to go to Zillow to be sure.

 

[mauconnfan]

Updated mau-surements for @uchusky32 and others in 20 minutes!

 

[gtcam]

It will be interesting to see these two kids fit in next year
I have high doubts about Sanogo returning next year
These two guys, a sophomore Hawkins and the possibility of some others playing a 5th year is insane

 

[UCPharma11]

It will be interesting to see these two kids fit in next year
I have high doubts about Sanogo returning next year
These two guys, a sophomore Hawkins and the possibility of some others playing a 5th year is insanel

Lets hold our horses before we crown Sanogo a NBA Lottery Pick. Although I do feel he will improve this year we only played CCSU last night. I have high hopes though once Big East play starts!

 

[Hungryhusky99]

Looks like Karaban hurt his hand

 

[HooperScooper]

Looks like Karaban hurt his hand

He just signed and already he has the UConn curse?

 

[BlueMAB]

Lets hold our horses before we crown Sanogo a NBA Lottery Pick. Although I do feel he will improve this year we only played CCSU last night. I have high hopes though once Big East play starts!

He didn't say he'd be a lottery pick.

 

[businesslawyer]

If Sanogo wants to leave UConn after 2 years to play in Europe, so be it. He has every right to. But no matter how good he becomes as a low post scorer this year — and he may be great though his game against a physically overmatched Central squad isn’t much indication — I don’t see how his size and skill set translates to the NBA.

 

[HooperScooper]

Would UConn have been 2nd if Floyd had stayed in the 2022 class?

Early Signing Period: Big East Breakdown

The Early Signing Period is rolling along. As the dust begins to settle and the Letters of Intent come in, we take a look at how teams in each conference fared. In this

247sports.com

 

[ucp990411]

If Sanogo wants to leave UConn after 2 years to play in Europe, so be it. He has every right to. But no matter how good he becomes as a low post scorer this year — and he may be great though his game against a physically overmatched Central squad isn’t much indication — I don’t see how his size and skill set translates to the NBA.

As I have said before, the 3 point shot is ruining basketball although it is remarkable how well some of these guys can shoot. When was the last time anyone has seen a play run for a big other than a pick and roll? Is there a team in the NBA that bothers to offensive rebound? Hoist up a 3, rebound, run it up court for a drive, draw and dish. If that does not work, run a pick and roll. That’s the NBA today.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

As I have said before, the 3 point shot is ruining basketball although it is remarkable how well some of these guys can shoot. When was the last time anyone has seen a play run for a big other than a pick and roll? Is there a team in the NBA that bothers to offensive rebound? Hoist up a 3, rebound, run it up court for a drive, draw and dish. If that does not work, run a pick and roll. That’s the NBA today.

Precisely why I don't care about the NBA - it's painful to watch.

 

[UCPharma11]

Need to have one sharp knife to sharpen another! Now all the knives are almost sharpened!

 

[HiNEtEnc]

Unveiling the SI99 Basketball Prospect Rankings/SI All-American Nominations

45. F Alex Karaban / Bradenton, Fla. (IMG Academy) – Connecticut
63. C Donovan Clingan / Bristol, Conn. (Bristol Central) – Connecticut