The UConn Huskies have bolstered the roster for next season with the addition of 2027 recruit Jack Thelen. Jack is a 7’ 1” center from Minnesota, who chose UConn after visiting the campus in an official capacity on October 29th. He was previously committed to the University of Wisconsin, but decided in October that he wanted a new destination. He also recently visited Illinois.
Thelen is ranked as high as #92 in the class of 2027 by Rivals/On3, but as low as #120 by 247 Sports. He played high school basketball at Maple Grove Senior High in Minnesota, and played for D1 Minnesota on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. He averaged 13.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and an assist per game in high school last season.
Read our in-depth Prospect Profile on Thelen HERE
UConn is loading up on depth at the center position. They also recently received a commitment from another center, French big man Kény Vado. The two centers join five-star recruits NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Jordan Page in the Huskies’ 2027 recruiting class.
