Donovan Clingan is a well-known college basketball player no. 32 playing for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. His full name is “Donovan John Clingan.”
Early Life
Donovan Clingan was born on 23rd February 2004 in Bristol, Connecticut. His parents raised him, and the names of his parents are Bill and the late Stacey Porrini Clingan. His mother, Stacey Clingan, passed away from breast cancer on 27th March 2018.
Talking about his education, he completed his studies at Bristol Central High School. He maintained a 3.5 GPA and graduated in 2022. He earns Two-time Max Preps Connecticut High School Player of the Year. He is currently at the University of Connecticut.
Donovan Clingan Career
Donovan Clingan started playing basketball at Bristol (Conn.) Central High School under Coach Tim Barrette. As a junior, he maintained an average of 27.3 points, 17.2 rebounds, and 5.8 blocks per game.
He averaged 30.3 points, 18.4 rebounds, and 6.2 blocks per game as a senior. He earned the title of “Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year” in both his junior and senior years. He played AAU ball for the Boston Spartans. In July 2021, he committed to playing college basketball for UConn Huskies men’s basketball. He trained under head coach Dan Hurley.
- Season 2022-2023: As a freshman, he appeared in all 39 games. He averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. He earned honors and was named to the Big East Conference All-Freshman team.
- Season 2023-2024: He started 31 games as a sophomore. He set a record of 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 64.3% FG%, and 2.5 blocks in 22 minutes per game.
Humanataring Work
Donovan Clingan is also a humanitarian personality besides being a basketball player. He often plays the games for the donation to a youth sports organization. Donovan is one of the most emphasized and committed personalities who aims to work for the sake of the community. He promotes and engages with pediatric patients at the Dunkin’ Foundation. Donovan is one of a kind, supporting, empowering, and dedicated personality. He is having charity for healthcare and community empowerment.
Donovan Clingan Biography |
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| Real Name | Donovan John Clingan |
| Birth Date | 23 February 2004 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 20 Years |
| Birth Place | Bristol, Connecticut, United States |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| College | – |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 7’ 2” – in Centimeters – 218 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 127 kg – in Pounds – 280 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
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Family |
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| Father | Bill Clingan |
| Mother | Stacey Porrini Clingan |
| Sister | Olivia Clingan |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | In Relation |
| Affair | Yes |
| Who is his girlfriend? | Madeleine Ross |
Personal Life
Donovan Clingan is in a long-time relationship with his best friend, Maddie. His girlfriend’s Instagram username is @madeleinerross. She is also studying at UConn and is expected to graduate in 2026. In January 2024, he also shared a post for his girlfriend and wrote a caption:
“Happy Birthday my love! Thank you for being my biggest supporter and my best friend! I love you forever and will always be your biggest supporter! ❤️” Donovan Clingan is currently enjoying his romantic relationship with his girlfriend.
Social Media
Donovan Clingan is active on social media platforms. He frequently shares his basketball updates on his social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. Donovan has 6774 followers on his @clingan_donovan Twitter account. He has a verified Instagram account with the username @donovanclingan. He has 48.2k followers on his Instagram page.
Donovan Clingan Net Worth
Donovan Clingan is a basketball player at the centre for the UConn Huskies. He earns accolades and recognition at both the high school and college levels. Donovan has been involved in collaborations and sponsorships.
On his Instagram, he promotes the brands like RITZ Crackers, Dunkin, etc. In January 2024, Donovan acted in the commercial film TOYOTA with his friend Cody Gill, general sales manager at Stephen Toyota. He has an agreement with Panini America, a renowned trading card and collectables company.
Donovan is a member of the D’AMELIO X HUSKIES collective and earns his income from this platform. He also earns income from selling merch and jerseys at The UCONN Nil online store link: https://uconn.nil.store/collections/donovan-clingan-32. Donovan Clingan has an estimated net worth of $90,000 as of March 2024.
Trivia
- Donovan Clingan volunteers as a coach at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol.
- He likes fishing and used to call himself a “Part-time fisherman.”
