UConn and Clingan march to 2nd national championship with win over Purdue

Donovan Clingan visits Chippens Hill Middle School earlier this year. | David Fortier

Posted By: David Fortier April 9, 2024

UConn men’s basketball and Bristol native Donovan Clingan scored a 75-60 victory over Purdue to win the men’s NCAA national title for the second year in a row.

In a clash of the titans, Clingan scored 11 points and grabbed five rebounds versus 7-4 Zach Edey’s 37 point and 10 rebounds, but UConn led the contest almost from start to finish with its vaunted balanced attack, featuring relentless defense and punishing offense.

Clingan earned All-Tournament team honors, along with Cam Spencer and Stephon Castle. Tristen Newton garnered Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament honors.

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