
UConn Adds Russian Forward Egor Amosov to 2026‑27 Roster
UConn announced the addition of 6‑foot‑7 forward Egor Amosov, a former Spanish Liga U standout, to its 15‑player roster, highlighting the program’s expanding global reach.
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UConn announced the addition of 6‑foot‑7 forward Egor Amosov, a former Spanish Liga U standout, to its 15‑player roster, highlighting the program’s expanding global reach.

UConn's latest signing adds depth and versatility to a roster that blends returning veterans with a wave of new talent

With the NBA draft deadline passed, the 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season is taking shape. Here’s a look at the teams that cracked the top ten, the key players to watch and the storylines that could define the year.

UConn begins its summer session on Monday, tackling an ambitious schedule that includes a rematch with Michigan and a gauntlet of top‑ranked opponents, while integrating eight new players and seeking the right lineup to chase a fourth Final Four in five years.

The Huskies are addressing concerns about depth at power forward and center, bringing in transfers and developing existing talent to shore up the frontcourt.

Five new UConn basketball players have settled into off‑campus housing in Storrs, expressing excitement and a championship mindset, while additional transfers await and sophomore Colben Landrew competes for the United States in Mexico.

UConn announced the commitments of guard Jaye Nash and wing Isaiah Shaw for the upcoming season, highlighting their collegiate backgrounds and the coach's endorsement.

UConn’s men’s basketball team opens summer workouts on June 1, 2026, aiming for a fourth Final Four and a third national title in five years, while navigating a wave of transfers, freshmen and coaching changes.

Isaiah Shaw, a 6‑foot‑8 forward with a proven track record from Grand Canyon, Valparaiso and Northern Arizona, will spend his sixth and final year of eligibility at UConn, where he hopes to influence the program both on and off the court.

Isaiah Shaw, a 6‑foot‑8 wing who averaged 8.1 points and shot 46.4% from three last season at Northern Arizona, is set to join UConn, where his father’s coaching background and the program’s recent transfer influx add new dimensions.

Isaiah Shaw, a versatile wing who posted 8.1 points and 46.4% shooting for Northern Arizona last season, is set to transfer to UConn, joining a roster that already includes multiple portal additions and incoming freshmen