Donovan Clingan to Return to UConn for Final Run at NCAA Title After Passing on 2023 NBA Draft

The nation's top college center in the stats-based NBA draft model will return to lead Tristen Newton and a deep, experienced UConn squad.
Clingan was a Freshman All-America and averaged nearly 7 points and 6 rebounds in just 13 minutes per game.
UConn is expected to open the season ranked No. 1 and hopes to waltz to another national championship behind Clingan and transfers from Andre Jackson Jr. and Adama Sanogo.
Clingan's return solidifies UConn as not just the favorite but now a juggernaut poised to cut down the nets for the second year in a row, cementing his legacy as an all-time UConn great.