UConn’s men’s basketball program is poised to welcome a new general manager from the NBA ranks, as reports confirm that Charlie Stevens, a longtime scout for the San Antonio Spurs, will transition to the role.
The move comes after Tom Moore, who served as UConn’s GM for a single season, announced his retirement, leaving a vacuum at the helm of the program’s basketball operations.
Head coach Dan Hurley, who has been vocal about the need for a forward‑thinking executive, is looking for a partner who can spot emerging talent early, navigate the increasingly complex international scouting landscape, and manage the growing demands of the transfer portal and NIL negotiations.
A strategic hire for the Huskies
Stevens, who spent five years with the Spurs rising from a Basketball Operations Strategy and Scouting Assistant in 2021 to Director of Grassroots Scouting in 2025, brings a blend of grassroots development and player engagement experience that aligns with UConn’s ambition to strengthen its recruiting pipeline.
In his new capacity, he will be tasked with early talent identification, overseas scouting missions, and the coordination of Name, Image and Likeness agreements that are reshaping college basketball.
The university’s leadership says the appointment reflects a desire to blend professional scouting expertise with the unique culture of collegiate athletics, positioning the program for sustained competitiveness in the coming years.