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Who Is Donovan Clingan Sister Olivia? Parents And Family

Donovan Clingan recently played in the Huskies’ final four wins over Alabama, scoring 18 points to send UConn to its second straight National Championship game. Now people wonder which team the NCAA champion will be if he gets selected in the NBA. 

Donovan Clingan is a college basketball player playing for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. Moreover, his sister is also an athlete who is interested in playing volleyball.

Key Takeaways

  • Donovan Clingan has one younger sister named Olivia Clingan.
  • Olivia Clingan is a volleyball enthusiast in her senior year at Bristol Central.
  • His father, Bill Clingan, is an Eversource Electric Field Operations Supervisor.
  • His mother, Donovan Clingan, passed away from breast cancer on March 27, 2018. 

He entered his freshman season at UConn as the Huskies’ backup center Adama Sanogo.

Moreover, he was named to the Big East Conference All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.

He scored four points, three rebounds, a block, and two steals in the 2023 national championship game.

Although Donovan was considered to be selected in the 2023 NBA draft, he decided to return to UConn for his sophomore season.

Donovan Clingan Has A Sister Named Olivia

The UConn basketball star Donovan Clingan has one younger sister named Olivia Clingan. As of 2024, she is 19 years old.

Currently, Olivia Clingan is a freshman at Clemson University, where she is studying finance.

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Donovan Clingan with sister Olivia Clingan and father Bill Clingan. (Source: The Athletic)

Many people have said Olivia looks like her mother, Stacey, and has Bill’s personality, which means she is a little more impulsive and reactive than her brother, Donovan.

Moreover, Olivia is a volleyball enthusiast in her senior year at Bristol Central. She wished to move to Clemson, South Carolina, to make a name for herself in Volleyball.

Donovan attended the graduation ceremony of his sister, Olivia Clingan, at Bristol Central.

Donovan Clingan Parents Are Bill Clingan And Stacey Porrini Clingan

The 20-year-old sophomore was born to his father, Bill Clingan, and his late mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, in Bristol, United States. His parents tied the knot in 2000. 

His father, Bill Clingan, is an Eversource Electric Field Operations Supervisor. He had a career as a basketball coach at the Univeristy of Mount Olive, where he spent 18 years as men’s basketball head coach.

Bill has been seen supporting his son at various basketball events. Recently, Bill shared a photo of a fun new tournament shirt, courtesy of a man after that win of Uconn over San Diego State.

Moreover, his mother, Stacey Porrini Clingan, was a former basketball star at Bristol Central. When she graduated in 1993, she held the record for rebounds (1032).

 

 
 
 
 
 
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According to the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, she averaged 17 points, 21 rebounds, and six blocks per game in her senior year. 

Stacey played at the University of Maine, scoring 1128 points, grabbed 929 rebounds, and had 220 blocks in her career. She led the Black Bears to three NCAA berths.

Unfortunatley, she passed away from breast cancer on March 27, 2018.

Stacey was 42, Donovan was 14, and sister Olivia was 12. Additionally, Stacey was inducted into the UMaine Sports Hall of Fame.

However, Stacey and Bill created a supportive environment for Donovan to flourish in his career in basketball.

FAQ’s

Is Clingan better than Edey?

The difference between Clingan and Edey, at least in the eyes of scouts, is his agility and potential ability to shoot from the perimeter.

What is Donovan Clingan’s net worth?

Donovan Clingan has an estimated net worth of $100,000 as of 2024.

What is Donovan Clingan’s height and weight?

Donovan Clingan stands 7 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 280 lbs.

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