Why? What we are seeing is quintessential fandom. Since it appears Clingan is trending UConn, the obvious reaction is to start downplaying his importance and finding reasons to doubt him. If the situation was reversed, the Boners, or any other fanbase, would react the same way. Rinse and repeat.
Great athleticism for a kid who’s 7’1” 280 at 16, sure. But he doesn’t move as well as even guys like Sidibe or Jesse Edwards, that’s all I’m saying.
How? The hedge over the top of a screen? Something an athletic guard that can play defense would cut down on? He changes EVERY SINGLE game plan of EVERY SINGLE team that plays against him because he is such a defensive menace. I get it, everyone is questioning Clingans abilities now because he hasn't immediately committed after only 3 official visits(eyeroll) but I don't think Filipowski is coming here and the blue bloods are chasing him hard. And the blue bloods are now interested in Donovan. If blue bloods want him, he MUST be doing something right. Not looking good for us. Or Uconn for that matter(thankfully).
You didn’t watch UConn at all this year did you? Whaley is elite at the 5 on the hard hedge, And Sanogo struggled with it big time. So much so that Hurley had to bench Sanogo even though he would have big games offensively because defensively he was a problem if the opposing 5 was mobile. And Sanogo is more athletic than DC
That's what Bol calls Marek.
Clingan moves better than both lol.
nope. There's no evidence to back the crystal ball. Was only to create this narrative around Donovan. Michigan bound
I don't agree. Donovan was inconsistent in 1 game on the circuit. Was fairly dominant against Team Rio and Team Takeover. The one game he was inconsistent against a big was against Iwuchukwa, who only scored 4 points while Clingan was in the game. Also got blocked by Clingan. Watched that game myself. Seems to be a pretty good defender if you ask me. But I guess it is what t is. Flip would be a great get. But why is there not 1 thing wrong with his game, but so many things wrong with Clingans? I guess the coaching staff just likes his size...
Are you a friend of the Clingans? A family member? Are you a Cuse fan? Not trying to be disrespectful just trying to see where you are coming from. Clingan seems to be the only reason you comment on this site and you take any criticism of him very personally. To be clear I think he’s a great prospect and hope he comes here, but I’m curious as to your agenda. Thx
I agree, but I think UConn has to make the adjustment. My best bet is that Hurley tweaks the defense based on who is playing. Hard hedge when Whaley, Akok, or Johnson are playing and ease up on that when Clingan and Sanogo are in. You’re not going to lose that much without the hedging and it certainly will be made up for by what both can provide offensively.
Hurley is a spazz, but I've always seen him as a very good recruiter. I'm sure he has plans for what role Clingan will play in that offense/defense, just like everybody else who was recruiting him. The key of course is whether Hurley screws things up with his coaching skills...or lack thereof. Honestly haven't been too impressed with him on an in-game basis.
As I've stated in earlier posts,, I live about a half hour from him and he is very popular here. I am not family or friend although I know people that are acquaintances of his which really means nothing. I comment on Clingan because he is loved here in CT and I would like to see him here at Cuse. I've seen him play...alot. I have even watched his AAU livestream games because during Covid lockdown, he still played AAU and it wasn't like I was going anywhere. He HAS played against many Nike and Under Armor teams and done extremely well. Even earning an MVP or something like that in the tournament they won in which his team beat Team Rio AND Team Takeover (circuit teams) with only one ranked/starred player being Clingan. His team also lost by 1 to We All Can Go(nike team) in which they had multiple 3 and 4 star players and a couple 5 star players. Again,, all his team had was a 4 star player, Clingan. He also played well in that game. But everyone has their opinion I guess. I am glad that he has options and there are coaches out there that can see his talent. My agenda...to support and defend a hometown player from CT that I'd like to see play at Cuse.
