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Meet NBA's Rising Star: Donovan Clingan

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Donovan Clingan, the UConn basketball sensation, is making waves in the NBA Draft! Find out why he's a top pick.

The NBA Draft buzz is all about Donovan Clingan, the UConn star who led his team to back-to-back national titles. From Bristol Central High to the UConn men's basketball program, Clingan's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. With the Trail Blazers selecting him as the 7th overall pick, anticipation is high for his potential in the NBA. Fans from Bristol are eagerly cheering on their hometown hero, excited to see his NBA career unfold.

Known for his impressive skills as an elite rim protector and low post scorer, Clingan is a top contender for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Alongside his teammate, Stephon Castle, Clingan has become a standout player from the national champion UConn Huskies. As he donned a tuxedo for the NBA Draft red carpet, Clingan showcased both his basketball prowess and style, capturing the attention of fans and scouts alike.

In the world of mock drafts, Clingan and Castle are consistently projected as top picks, highlighting the anticipation surrounding their NBA futures. With a promising career ahead, Clingan's transition from college basketball to the professional league is a journey fans are eagerly following. As he prepares to take on the NBA, all eyes are on Donovan Clingan as a rising star in the basketball world.

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NBA Draft: Trail Blazers select UConn star Donovan Clingan with No ... (Yahoo Sports)

Donovan Clingan helped lead the Huskies to a second consecutive national title earlier this spring.

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Why UConn's Donovan Clingan could go No. 1 overall in NBA Draft (CT Insider)

Donovan Clingan moved from Bristol Central High to UConn men's basketball program and he's on the verge of being a top NBA Draft choice.

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UConn's Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan are among top ... (NBC Connecticut)

The 2024 NBA Draft starts on Wednesday night and some of the national champion UConn Huskies players are hoping to hear their names called. UConn players...

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2024 NBA Draft: Trail Blazers land UConn big man Donovan ... (CBSSports.com)

The Huskies center heads to Portland, which now has a logjam of post players.

Bristol cheering on Donovan Clingan in NBA Draft (WTNH.com)

โ€œ[I] can't wait to celebrate with him after his name gets called on that stage,โ€ Tim Barrette, the varsity basketball coach at Bristol Central High School, said ...

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Former UConn, Bristol Central star Donovan Clingan selected with ... (Hartford Courant)

Former Bristol Central and UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the seventh overall pick in the NBA ...

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Donovan Clingan falls to Trail Blazers at No. 7 in NBA draft (New York Post)

UConn big man Donovan Clingan is headed to the Rose City. The 7-foot-2 center was taken with the seventh overall pick during Wednesday's NBA draft by the ...

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Why UConn's Donovan Clingan could go No. 1 overall in NBA Draft (The Advocate)

Donovan Clingan moved from Bristol Central High to UConn men's basketball program and he's on the verge of being a top NBA Draft choice.

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UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan dons tuxedo for NBA ... (CT Insider)

UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan wore a tuxedo and teammate Stephon Castle a chain as they walked the red carpet before the 2024 NBA Draft.

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NBA mock drafts: UConn's Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan top picks (CT Insider)

The latest 2024 NBA mock drafts are projecting UConn men's basketball stars Donovan Clingan and Stephon Castle to be among the top selections.

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Donovan Clingan on Prepping for the NBA Draft, Expanding His ... (GQ Magazine)

Donovan Clingan, the UConn big man, is primed to be one of the top picks in this year's draft, where he'll try to translate his winning ways to the league.

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Why UConn center Donovan Clingan is a candidate to go No. 1 ... (College Sports Wire)

UConn center Donovan Clingan is an elite rim protector and low post scorer who could end up being the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

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Portland Trailblazers select UConn's Donovan Clingan with seventh ... (NBC Connecticut)

The Portland Trailblazers selected UConn's Donovan Clingan with the seventh pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Wednesday night. The sophomore center won ...

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Pros, cons of Trail Blazers taking Donovan Clingan of UConn ... (Norwich Bulletin)

UConn basketball's Donovan Clingan was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the seventh pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Donovan Clingan picked by Trail Blazers: 'Desperate to get him' (CT Insider)

UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan,of Bristol, CT was a two-time NCAA champion under Dan Hurley and will play for Portland in the NBA.

Blazers pick UConn's Donovan Clingan at No. 7 in NBA draft (The Columbian)

UConn star Donovan Clingan was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the No. 7 pick of the NBA draft on Wednesday night.

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Connecticut's own Donovan Clingan is drafted 7th overall by the ... (FOX 61)

The 7-foot-2 UConn center from Bristol represented his home state by winning back-to-back national championships during his two seasons in Storrs.

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Donovan Clingan embraces girlfriend after being selected No. 7 in ... (New York Post)

Donovan Clingan embraced girlfriend Madeleine inside the Barclays Center after he was selected No. 7 by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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Trail Blazers select Donovan Clingan with seventh pick of 2024 NBA ... (USA TODAY)

Donovan Clingan is a two-time national champion with UConn, and now he's taking his talents to the NBA. Here's what to know about the big man.

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