Four-star center Jack Thelen joins UConn's top-three 2027 class

UConn landed a commitment from four-star, 7-foot-1 center Jack Thelen, who chose the Huskies after reopening his recruitment from Wisconsin and visiting UConn and Illinois. The Maple Grove, Minnesota, prospect said UConn’s record of developing big men and its demanding approach to practice helped drive his decision. Thelen joins a 2027 class featuring five-star recruits NaVorro Bowman Jr. and Jordan Page, along with center Keny Vado; rankings place the class among the nation’s top three. Thelen has said he wants to improve his strength, rebounding and shot-blocking as he develops at UConn.