UConn's Donovan Clingan Keys Final Four Win vs. Alabama as CBB Fans Eye Edey Matchup

For the second consecutive season, the UConn Huskies are headed to the national championship.

Alabama hung with the Huskies for the majority of the game but were unable to top the defending champions

The Huskies entered halftime with a 44-40 lead and only built on it in the final half. Alabama was able to remain close during the early stages of the second half, but several strong runs sealed the victory for UConn

Every starter for UConn registered at least 12 points, The attack was led by Stephon Castle, who had 21 points. Donovan Clingan had 18, Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer had 14 each and Tristen Newton had 12. Mark Sears led Alabama with 24 points.

Clingan's performance also included five rebounds, four blocks and one assist, and had several highlight plays.

Fans, including former Husky Andre Drummond, took to social media to praise Clingan and UConn for the strong performance.

Fans also looked ahead to the national championship game and projected how exciting a Clingan-Zach Edey matchup will be.

Edey and the Purdue Boilermakers will be looking to earn the programs first national championship in its second-ever trip to the game. UConn, on the other hand, is in a very different situation.

UConn won the 2022-23 title and have five total national championships in program history. It has never lost in the round.