2026 Recruiting: - Colben Landrew commits to UConn | Page 4 | The Boneyard

2026 Recruiting: Colben Landrew commits to UConn

1760576662713.gif
 
superjohn said:
I've seen this kid listed at 6'6 and even 6'5, he's gotta be 6'6 barefoot. Caron may be the best comparison out of our former players in terms of game and size. Not saying he'll be as good as Caron but I have a good feeling about this kid. Great build, ball skills, shot maker with a nice three point shot, great hands, good rebounder, football mentality, can play guard and forward.

View attachment 112363
Expand ...
I agree. When I saw we were heavily involved and watched his game tape, I thought, "we've gotta get him here." Now that he's coming here, I just have that really good gut feeling as well. Has all the skills you mentioned, and I love that football/dog mentality this dude is going to bring. We were loaded with dudes like that in 23 and 24 and we all know the results. I feel like Florida had a few dudes like that last year and it gave them that edge they needed to win it all. I've always thought it's what separates the really good teams from the champions.

So happy to have him here. Welcome Colben!
 
.-.
GHSWolverines said:
All I am saying is that he is still in play. Would it be great to get him, absolutely. That would be an incoming class of 3 frosh. I don’t think Hurley wants more than 3. If we don’t get him then it is portal time.
Expand ...

He’s not still in play. What you see is what you get.
 
Kid was sold on Hurley's practices. Rare to get a stud who is impressed by practices. To me (i.e. practice hater) this is an exceptional get not just because of his talents, but that he knows where and how to get better and is willing to do so!
 
HooperScooper said:
“Colben is a super skilled and very versatile wing/forward. Can really guard 4 positions and is an excellent rebounder on both sides of the ball. His physical strength and shooting abilities is what separates him from your typical college freshman,” Wheeler assistant Larry Thompson told ZAGSBLOG. “He is a high volume shot maker with a ton of range on his jumper and is able to absorb contact in the paint when driving the ball to the basket. Elite passer and super unselfish! Will be ready to compete from day 1 when he steps on campus.”

www.zagsblog.com

Four-star Colben Landrew commits to UConn: 'Will be ready to compete from Day 1' | Zagsblog

By JAMES MADDEN UConn landed another commitment […]
www.zagsblog.com
Expand ...
Love me some rank risers with LEGIT NBA potential.
 
Fishy said:
The who offered who more money angle to the least interesting angle imaginable. Plus, none of you nitwits actually know who got what from who, so stop. We’re not out there offering Applebees coupons to recruits.

Also, I love this pickup. He seems like the kind of big guard who has killed us over the past 20 years. If a 6’6” 230 pound guard has to run over a 6’1” 180 pound guard, I would prefer that we have the former.
Expand ...
More specifically, the kind of big guard we've killed people with recently and that we were missing last year outside of McNeeley.

Newton, Spencer, and Castle overpowered people.
 
.-.
Mr. French said:
Player comps don't have to be exact as far as impact, just how the guy is built and plays.

I don't think anyone believes Colben is right now as good as Caron ended up, but he certainly fits the profile. He's a top 20 nationally ranked recruit, so the potential is there to be as good. But that physical finisher and rebounder with the ability to step out is a good comp, imo.
Expand ...
My player comp is Lyman DePriest with a better offensive game. Of course, I've never seen Colben play so I'm just making that up. A bit of wishful thinking. But the size is right and the description of how he plays seems to fit.
 
HuskyHawk said:
My player comp is Lyman DePriest with a better offensive game. Of course, I've never seen Colben play so I'm just making that up. A bit of wishful thinking. But the size is right and the description of how he plays seems to fit.
Expand ...
Back in his day we used to say while snickering (but not a joke really), "Put in Lyman, he'll solve ALL our problems".... But really, he could guard anyone (hello Dana Barros and Shaq) and did whatever you needed for the team.
 
.-.
Nice pick-up
Usually the football/basketball combo produces solid basketballers.
Would love to see him move and groove like the NBA version of Tyrese Martin - quick and physical who can score and defend.
Welcome!!!
 
The descriptions make Colben sound a lot like Stephon. Granted, no one is Stephon and this kid may still have some growing to do. Once he's at UConn hitting the gym hard, oh boy. Nice to see another Georgia kid come to UConn

“I would say I’m a three-level scorer. I can rebound, pass, shoot, dribble. I’m a big wing guy. And I can also bring the ball over the court too. So probably like a two, three.”

www.on3.com

Top-20 overall recruit Colben Landrew commits to UConn

Colben Landrew, one of the top shooting guards in the the 2026 class, has committed to UConn, he told Rivals.
www.on3.com www.on3.com


But can he shoot the 3-ball...

 
Kolumbo said:
The descriptions make Colben sound a lot like Stephon. Granted, no one is Stephon and this kid may still have some growing to do. Once he's at UConn hitting the gym hard, oh boy. Nice to see another Georgia kid come to UConn

“I would say I’m a three-level scorer. I can rebound, pass, shoot, dribble. I’m a big wing guy. And I can also bring the ball over the court too. So probably like a two, three.”

www.on3.com

Top-20 overall recruit Colben Landrew commits to UConn

Colben Landrew, one of the top shooting guards in the the 2026 class, has committed to UConn, he told Rivals.
www.on3.com www.on3.com


But can he shoot the 3-ball...

Expand ...

Reading scouting reports and watching him, his passing instincts aren’t great at this point. Steph had that from the beginning, skip passes and perfect reads. Different players as you said, but his playmaking needs work.
 
Kolumbo said:
The descriptions make Colben sound a lot like Stephon. Granted, no one is Stephon and this kid may still have some growing to do. Once he's at UConn hitting the gym hard, oh boy. Nice to see another Georgia kid come to UConn

“I would say I’m a three-level scorer. I can rebound, pass, shoot, dribble. I’m a big wing guy. And I can also bring the ball over the court too. So probably like a two, three.”

www.on3.com

Top-20 overall recruit Colben Landrew commits to UConn

Colben Landrew, one of the top shooting guards in the the 2026 class, has committed to UConn, he told Rivals.
www.on3.com www.on3.com


But can he shoot the 3-ball...

Expand ...

Yeah, but no one ever misses in highlights...

He just won the 3-point contest at all-star weekend
 
Scottzer said:
They can’t really go all in on a school when CBS/247 is hosting his announcement. They can’t just steal his thunder.
Expand ...
Ive never heard someone say Crystal balls are stealing thunder. They are an institution or used to be. You can argue trilly bombs are stealing thunder since he has a big following and everyone knows who they’re about but no one seems to have a problem with those. And What zanetto did is definitely stealing thunder. Otherwise just get rid of the crystal balls.
 
.-.
Kolumbo said:
The descriptions make Colben sound a lot like Stephon. Granted, no one is Stephon and this kid may still have some growing to do. Once he's at UConn hitting the gym hard, oh boy. Nice to see another Georgia kid come to UConn

“I would say I’m a three-level scorer. I can rebound, pass, shoot, dribble. I’m a big wing guy. And I can also bring the ball over the court too. So probably like a two, three.”

www.on3.com

Top-20 overall recruit Colben Landrew commits to UConn

Colben Landrew, one of the top shooting guards in the the 2026 class, has committed to UConn, he told Rivals.
www.on3.com www.on3.com


But can he shoot the 3-ball...

Expand ...


He doesn't play much like Steph at all. Less lead guard skills. Finishing package not as refined. Better shooter. Combo guard vs small forward skillset
 
alexd said:
Back in his day we used to say while snickering (but not a joke really), "Put in Lyman, he'll solve ALL our problems".... But really, he could guard anyone (hello Dana Barros and Shaq) and did whatever you needed for the team.
Expand ...
For those who became UConn fans after his tenure, they have no idea what an impact player he was. It was like dropping a grenade into opposing teams offensive sets.
 
bendm said:
Ive never heard someone say Crystal balls are stealing thunder. They are an institution or used to be. You can argue trilly bombs are stealing thunder since he has a big following and everyone knows who they’re about but no one seems to have a problem with those. And What zanetto did is definitely stealing thunder. Otherwise just get rid of the crystal balls.
Expand ...
People have said it for awhile, especially about Trilly. He's gotten a ton of flack about his gifs which is why you see him dropping the gifs and predictions much closer to the actual announcements.

But the point here is that 247 is not going to take away money and views from their own personal announcement show. They're getting money from advertisements and everything, they want as many people tuning in to Landrew's actual announcement.
 
alexd said:
Back in his day we used to say while snickering (but not a joke really), "Put in Lyman, he'll solve ALL our problems".... But really, he could guard anyone (hello Dana Barros and Shaq) and did whatever you needed for the team.
Expand ...
If he is Lyman with offense he will be my favorite Husky ever. Loved Lyman. Not a bit of back down in his game.
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,366
Messages
4,568,237
Members
10,472
Latest member
MyStore24


Top Bottom