The UConn men's basketball team announced the addition of Tarris Reed Jr. for the 2024-25 season, bringing high major experience and potential to the back-to-back national champions. Reed Jr., a 6-10 center from St. Louis, Missouri, transferred from Michigan and will have two years of eligibility remaining, impressing with an average of 9.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in his sophomore year.

By the Numbers
  • 6.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game at Michigan
  • 31 starts and 1.4 blocked shots per game in the 2023-24 season
  • Consensus top-35 prospect and two-time All-State selection
State of Play
  • Tarris Reed Jr. joins UConn, bringing potential for continued success
  • UConn's incoming class also includes rising freshmen Ahmad Nowell and Isaiah Abraham
Bottom Line

UConn's addition of Tarris Reed Jr. is a strategic move to enhance the team's frontcourt, bringing in high-level experience and talent that aligns with the program's culture.