UConn Lands 7‑1 Center Jack Thelen for 2027 Class

Thelen’s commitment raises UConn’s national recruiting standing by adding a 7-foot-1 center praised for defensive motor and soft touch around the rim.

Overview

Jack Thelen announced his decision to join UConn on Wednesday, Nov. 11, after reopening his recruitment following a June pledge to Wisconsin.
Thelen visited UConn on Oct. 29 and took an official visit to Illinois on Nov. 7 before selecting the Huskies.
Recruiting services rank Thelen as a four-star, 7-foot-1 center who averaged 8.5 points and 6.7 rebounds on the Adidas 3SSB circuit and climbed in national center rankings.
Scouts highlight his size, left‑handed touch in the paint, vocal defensive presence and high motor, with 247Sports noting an encouraging 82% free-throw mark on low volume.
Thelen becomes the fourth commit in UConn’s 2027 class alongside NaVorro Bowman Jr., Jordan Page and Keny Vado, a group that recruiting outlets now place among the nation’s top classes and that strengthens UConn’s interior depth and development pipeline.