Rounding into form Clingan notched 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one block across 18 minutes during Friday's 90-60 win over Manhattan. Impact It hasn't been the breakout many fantasy managers were expecting out of Clingan this season, as he battled a foot injury early on and is ceding more minutes than expected to backup center Samson Johnson (who actually logged more time on the floor than Clingan on Friday). Nonetheless, it's far too early for the "bust" tag, as Clingan has still started every game for the undefeated Huskies and posted more-than-respectable averages of 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. Look for UConn to rely more heavily on the big man as the level of competition rises, which is set to happen in a big way in December. The Huskies have Kansas, North Carolina and Gonzaga on the schedule next month before tipping off Big East play.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE