UConn basketball star Donovan Clingan honors his late mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, a former Maine player, by playing with her in mind. He wears her number, No. 32, aiming to make her proud and do special things. Clingan's performance, inspired by his mother's legacy, has been exceptional, leading UConn into the Final Four. His father expresses the wish for Stacey to witness their son's success. Donovan Clingan emphasizes the significance of playing for the University of Connecticut, cherishing every moment and giving his all in each game.
Another @KyleTucker_ATH gem on UConn, and specifically Donovan Clingan, who had the game of his life... almost six years to the day that he lost his mom. "So happy. But man, I wish she was here. I wish she was here so bad." https://t.co/n3IO0Sf9Vf
Donovan Clingan had the game of his life almost six years to the day his mother passed away. As his father watched UConn roll into the Final Four, led by their boy, he said, “I wish she was here so bad.” On Cling Kong and his why: https://t.co/N4BNCw9xBP
Donovan Clingan had the game of his life almost six to the day his mother passed away. As his father watched UConn roll into the Final Four, led by their boy, he said, “I wish she was here so bad.” On Cling Kong and his why: https://t.co/N4BNCw9xBP
"To insert myself and all of my teammates inserting themselves into history, it's special. Everyone dreams about this as a young basketball player, but there's only a certain percentage of people who make it to this level." —@UConnMBB's Donovan Clingan https://t.co/1l4ZixPbuO
“I grew up rooting for the University of Connecticut so to be able to wear this jersey and play for such a historic and special program. ...it’s special. “You don’t take any moment for granted, and you go out and give it everything you’ve got." Donovan Clingan https://t.co/KJGNZw5kJb
Clingan: “I grew up dreaming of playing for #UConn, so to be able to wear this jersey every single day and to be able to insert myself, and our teammates to insert themselves into history, it’s special. I’m extremely blessed to be in this position.” #BleedBlue
UConn star Donovan Clingan's late mother, Stacey, who starred at Maine, is a driving force behind everything he does. "I know she’s smiling down and she’s supporting me. I know she’s definitely not happy with my free throw shooting." https://t.co/RYgUgbhr2r @BGlobeSports
Stacey Porrini Clingan’s legacy inspires UConn big man Donovan Clingan to be passionate about game and life https://t.co/WtBLqWVaNW
NCAA men's tournament | East region notebook: Stacey Porrini Clingan’s legacy inspires UConn big man Donovan Clingan to be passionate about game and life https://t.co/99V2okwt75
In today's @BGlobeSports Elite Eight notebook: https://t.co/RYgUgbhr2r - Donovan Clingan plays with his late mother in mind. - UConn-Illinois is a battle between long, athletic teams. - Brad Underwood isn't afraid to show off his "dad bod," as long as the Illini are winning.
Stacey Porrini Clingan’s legacy inspires UConn's Donovan Clingan to be passionate about the game and life. He wears No. 32 for her. "I want to play in her name and her honor, and try to do special things so I can make her proud." For @BGlobeSports: https://t.co/RYgUgbhr2r
UConn star Donovan Clingan plays with his late mother in mind. Stacey, a 1,000-point scorer at Maine, preached the importance of following your passion, arriving on time and making free throws. “I know she’s smiling down and she’s supporting me.” https://t.co/RYgUgbhr2r https://t.co/LuNrc8ptQ1