

With Sanogo’s decision on his future still to come, Clingan could see a more prominent role next season as UConn tries to become the eighth men’s basketball program to win back-to-back NCAA championships.

He is a native of Bristol, Conn., making him one of three players from Connecticut. He had four points, three rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals in Monday’s championship win over San Diego State.ĭon’t they grow up fast: The evolution of UConn freshman Donovan Clingan has been a pleasure to watchĬlingan is expected to become a first round pick in the NBA Draft whenever he enters his name. Donovan Clingan is a freshman center for UConn who came to the team as the 56th-ranked player in the ESPN 100. Four star center Donovan Clingan, a Bristol, Connecticut native, announced his commitment to the Huskies on Friday night. UConn center Donovan Clingan announced Saturday that he will return to school for his sophomore season in 2023-24. He has an estimated net worth of 1.5 million, which he has earned through his basketball career. Apart from his successful basketball career, Clingan is happily dating his girlfriend Madeleine Ross. At 7-foot-2, Clingan’s role on the national championship roster was as a reserve for Adama Sanogo, who earned Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors and posted four double-doubles throughout the NCAA Tournament.Ĭlingan averaged just 13 minutes per game and contributed 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in his first season with the Huskies. Donovan Clingan, who is a rising basketball player, is a member of the University of Connecticut mens basketball team.
