When, on national television, commentator Jimmy Dykes told a story of the etched gravestone words of Maine University women’s basketball star Stacey Porinni that read “Free Throws Win Games,” he was referencing the free throw shooting ability of her son Donovan Clingan.
Stacey Porinni, 6’4” powerhouse for the 1995-06 Main Bears 27-0 super season, died of breast cancer in March of 2018, but not before marrying Bill Clingan, who she may have had to stand on tiptoes to smooch.
Bill is 6’5”, answering the if-your-wondering-riddle of where 18 years old, 7’2”, 265 lbs. University of Connecticut freshman basketball phenom gets his towering height.
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Obstetrically, Donovan’s debut was equally daunting, introducing himself at 25 inches and 12 pounds.
Donovan’s basketball DNA didn’t kick in until his mom’s untimely passing. He was in the eighth grade. He played basketball before that, but not with the passion of playing for her and now his high school alma mater, Bristol Central High School in Connecticut's midsection.
