GLENDALE, Ariz. — Every season, the NCAA tournament produces stars and propels a few players up NBA Draft boards. This year was no different, with a pair of UConn players solidifying themselves as projected lottery picks during a tournament run that crowned the Huskies as back-to-back champions after they beat Purdue, 75-60, Monday night.
Donovan Clingan proved to be an even match for 7-foot-4 Zach Edey. He bodied Edey well on the block and made it difficult for him to establish position. The most promising part of Clingan's game is his footwork in the pick-and-roll and how easily he gets to his spots.