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[QUOTE="CTFIRERETIRED, post: 4567167, member: 1282"]
I've watched on an off the progression of Clingan, and I'm impressed..........sort of. He came as a highly touted freshman, direct from high school, (Bristol Central) He didn't spend time in the AAU/Prep schools, which may or may have not hurt his development. He came to Storrs, a little overweight, but through his due diligence, he's peeled off a lot of baby fat. NOW, he has to grow into the body. Lately he's looked a little lost, and has had stretches of losing the ball, having it stolen by smaller players, and being out of position in the paint. He is in need of more upper body strength, and better low post moves. Some of his failings, later in the season, could be "hitting the freshman wall". He has good vision, and passes very well for a big man. Too bad that the Big Man guru, Pete Newell has passed away. Newell worked with many collegiate big men honing them into talented big men. For any of you that think Donovan is ready for the next level, better think again. He's more than likely 2 years away from even being considered as an
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