Dan Hurley and #UConn are adding to their top three-ranked 2027 recruiting class. Four-star center Jack Thelen tells @247sports that he's a Husky. "I'm going to play my ass off. That's all I've ever done and all I'm ever going to do" Story: https://t.co/Q0C2sDpltm
FT% > 80% in AAU is promising
Huge frame. If he gets stronger and a bit lighter on his feet, look out. UConn sounds like a great fit for him on paper. Good find/scout by new GM Charlie Stevens
Love the long term potential here. Not to directly equate them (Thelen isn’t a McDonalds AA), but he brings a lot of what Reibe did in terms of having a nice combo of size and touch. If he can improve his physicality, which I trust Hurley to do over time, there’s nice upside. W
NEWS: 4⭐️ Jack Thelen, a 7-foot-1 center, has committed to UConn, he told @Rivals.
The former Wisconsin commit is ranked No. 88 nationally in the 2027 class, according to Rivals.
https://t.co/6NuwyCbuGN
UConn’s defense forced 17 turnovers against Wagner in the first half. UConn’s opponents only reached 17 TO three times last season, with a high of 20 (vs UMass Lowell).
Most steals in one game by a UConn player
1. Jerome Dyson, Jan 8, 2008 - 9
T-2. Scott Burrell, Mar 16, 1991 - 7
T-2. Christian Vital, Dec 15, 2018 - 7
T-2 Christian Vital, Nov 8, 2019 - 7
T-3. Silas Demary Tonight - 6
Let’s see how far up the list Demary can make it 👀
UConn’s defense forced 17 turnovers against Wagner in the first half. UConn’s opponents only reached 17 TO three times last season, with a high of 20 (vs UMass Lowell).
Hey, just wanted to check this one thing, gimme a second.
Oh, right. OK. Yeah, there it is. UConn is good enough to make another Final Four again. Got it.
Overnight column from Boston:
https://t.co/faQnaVaC71
The best backcourt in college basketball resides in Storrs.
Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins combine for 44 points and 11 rebounds in an eight-point win over Michigan in Boston.
UConn is still UConn --- again.