Donovan Clingan is two wins away from helping lead UW to its second consecutive national championship and could have a productive NBA career at the end of it.
ESPN's Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Wu reported the following information on Monday: “A general manager recently asked ESPN, 'Rudy Gobert or Donovan Clingan?'” Who is more influential? When it comes to becoming a defensive player, this highlights how college players are compared to the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. ”
Clingan averaged 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 assists per game this season, shooting 64.3 percent from the field. He is a major reason the Huskies are the favorites to win another national title, and he will have a chance to further prove himself on the national stage in Saturday's Final Four.
The big man recorded a double-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, and three steals in the Elite Eight win over Illinois, showing his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways and dominate defensively. certified.
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman projects Clingan to be the No. 7 overall pick in his latest mock draft, and also highlights his defense.
“His rim protection feels like one of the most useful strengths of any prospect,” Wasserman wrote. “And despite his limitations offensively, he brings scoring value with his finishing, putbacks and low post game. And he's starting to look more savvy with his passing.”
Whichever team ends up taking Clingan in the first round of the draft could have a defensive anchor for years to come.
