UConn vs Texas Prospect Scouting Notebook

Corey Tulaba was live and in person at the Empire Classic to get up close eyes on a number of 2024 NBA Draft prospects, with notes on Donovan Clingan, Dillon Mitchell, Alex Karaban, + more.

New York City – The Saatva Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden concluded Monday night with UConn’s defeat of Texas in a matchup that featured plenty of NBA talent. 

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Donovan Clingan

Atop the list is potential Top 10 pick Donovan Clingan. The 7’2” big man looked every bit of it on the floor, towering over teammates and opponents. Teams in the lottery that are looking for size and defense will surely be looking Clingan’s way as it’s clear that the big man will be a day one rim deterrent the minute he steps onto an NBA court. His ability to get tall, utilize his standing reach, absorb contact from drivers, and then spike balls is a real-deal NBA skill. I’m still not in love with Clingan as a mover.