Very good story on Donovan Clingan Hartford Courant Shawn McFarland

[Son of Robert]

Bristol Central’s Donovan Clingan balances recruiting, expectations as UConn, others watch the 7-footer’s every move

As snow fell in Bristol on Tuesday night, a 7-foot-2 teenager with a basketball future as bright as any in Connecticut prepared for his part time job. Donovan Clingan, a junior at Bristol Central, …

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In depth writing about Connecticut's own 7'2 top recruit.

One of the best young centers in the nation?

I hope he stays home and comes to UConn to play for Hurley. I think we are planning for it, and we all hear that things are looking good on his recruitment, and with Javonte Brown leaving there is just all kinds of room for him to play. There is a lot of talk about family in this article so surely that bodes well for Donovan to stay and play in Connecticut.

 

[Greathusky]

After reading the article, he sounds like a great kid from a good family.

I wish him luck wherever he ends up.

 

[mussels]

Good story, but have to say that my back hurts at the thought of seven foot two reaching down to pick up a shovel of snow. Ah youth.

 

[elmcityboy]

alternate access: Outline - Read & annotate without distractions

 

[Umami Zen]

High character young man. Really grounded. Mature beyond his years. His Mom would be proud of her son.

Will be successful both in Life and BB. Hope he rolls with The Carpenter.

 

[WrenchFan69]

I want this kid so bad

 

[Dove]

We need to cling to Clingan.

 

[ucawn]

From that last part sounds like he won’t even consider a UK or a Dook type school.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I want this kid so bad

On the team I hope??? ?

 

[fatlucy]

Bring in the home town hero to usher UCONN back to the top! Bring in Clingan!

 

[XLCenterFan]

I'll go do snow with this kid on Tuesday. And he's community/family-oriented...wants to stay with his hometown public HS. Talk about humble. Love it. We need him here.

 

[FanMan]

Kid is a hard worker....period. Character and work ethic among other high value character traits. Gonna be an invaluable asset no matter where he goes.

 

[HooperScooper]

I like that his coach said a family atmosphere will be key to recruiting him. That's Hurley to a tee.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Ive been saying it for a long time and im sticking to it but hes is going to be a Uconn Husky. I think he just wants to enjoy the recruiting process like all kids do.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Dude probably uses a roof rake to clear the sidewalk. Homegrown kid, humble, hardworking and last but not least 7’2”. Would be a huge(?)get for Hurley and co.

 

[uconnbill]

would be great to have the young man stay home and end up at UConn. You have to root for a young man who has his priorities set.

 

[UCTitleTown]

would be great to have the young man stay home and end up at UConn. You have to root for a young man who has his priorities set.

UConn can't let him be another Marcus Camby.

 

[FanMan]

Another good article Bristol Central’s 7-footer Donovan Clingan draws high praise, comparisons from coaches

 

[coachn]

Coached in Ct HS BB many years. Connecticut Basketball on all levels is No 1.
DC stay home so we all can enjoy your play.
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