Summary
UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley has added forward Najai Hines, a former Seton Hall player, to the team through the transfer portal to help replace key players who left. Hines is a 6-foot-10 big man who played as a freshman last season and is expected to strengthen UConn’s frontcourt for the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- UConn lost key players Tarris Reed Jr., Alex Karaban, and Eric Reibe after their recent March Madness run.
- Najai Hines, a 6-foot-10 forward, committed to UConn for his sophomore season via transfer portal.
- Hines was the top player in New Jersey for the Class of 2025 and averaged 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks last season.
- Hines announced his commitment on Instagram, sharing photos and videos about joining UConn and playing under Coach Hurley.
- This is Hurley’s first major transfer addition since losing key starters, helping the team rebuild for the next NCAA Tournament attempt.
- It remains uncertain if other players like Braylon Mullins will return or enter the NBA Draft.
- UConn aims to fill gaps in their roster through the transfer portal due to limited incoming recruits.
