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Clingan has been as dominant as Edey in the post throughout the NCAA tournament.
The 7’2″ sophomore produced 40 points in the last two rounds and is averaging 16.2 points, nine rebounds and 3.6 blocks per game in the Big Dance.
As with Edey, Clingan has a unique matchup in front of him on Monday. That could mean Clingan takes a few possessions to figure out how to approach his center counterpart.
All five UConn starters scored in double figures in Saturday’s win over Alabama. The scoring depth around Clingan could be the Huskies’ X-factor.
Tristen Newton produced a 19-point, 10-rebound double-double in last season’s national championship win over San Diego State.
Newton scored in double figures in four of UConn’s five NCAA tournament games. The Huskies will turn to him to provide veteran experience, and that could lead to him taking a bunch of the early shots.
Donovan Clingan: 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks
Tristen Newton: 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
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