2026 Recruiting: Colben Landrew Official Visit (10/3)

[UCFan1513]

So far we have comps to Stephon Castle, Rip, Tyrese Martin, and Donnie Marshall. All we need is a center comp and he could be the whole starting 5!

 

[HW611]

So far we have comps to Stephon Castle, Rip, Tyrese Martin, and Donnie Marshall. All we need is a center comp and he could be the whole starting 5!

Jeff Adrien was capable of playing the 5 and we have that in here too!

 

[bendm]

how about donnie marshall?

Before my time

 

[444JR]

Love Tyrese Martin, we share the same birthday, March 7th. Wish UConn had him for another season. It's so great to see that he's latched on well with an NBA franchise.

From what I've seen of Landrew, I think he is the more talented player.

Stature wise he is similar to Steph Castle and Tyrese Martin at 6'6, but the fluidity of their movement is different.

Steph is miles better than either when it comes to knowing how to use his size and strength as a defender. Tyrese had the assignment of guarding the other team's best perimeter option, but he was not as talented defensively as Steph. From what I've watch on Landrew, it's too early to tell what type of value he'll be able to bring defensively straight away, but I imagine it won't be Steph level.

Tough to tell who the best scorer of the 3 are as all of them showed great promise at the high school level and during his one season in Storrs, Castle really took a back seat and still managed multiple 20+ point games when he got into attack mode. Tyrese always felt like a 2-4 scoring option at best and didn't create as naturally as I think Landrew does.

In two of his three 3SSB games, Landrew went 13-18 from the field and two of those misses were when his team needed him to force something. I was astounded by how effortless and confident his offensive game looked. Forced almost nothing. Anytime he was open from three he knocked down his looks with zero hesitation and looked so smooth getting to the rim off the dribble.

Small sample size of two games, but if he comes to Storrs I think we only get him for 2 seasons like Hawkins, Clingan, Lamb.

 

[navery12]

Some good comps so far but when I watch him I see a mix of Fergie and Jesus

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Some good comps so far but when I watch him I see a mix of Fergie and Jesus

They call him the songbird of his generation

 

[Gurleyman]

What's the word on the street?

Depends on which street. On this one, it’s “stop”

 

[GampelGladiator]

Depends on which street. On this one, it’s “stop”View attachment 112127

For those that believed in the good vibes from Pearl Jam during the AK Watch...

 

[Huskyforlife]

Trilly says Landrew committing next Wednesday, said earlier he thinks UConn leads right now. Won’t make an official prediction yet.

 

[RuffRuff]

 

[alphasigko]

Perhaps a call from Stephon (a fellow Georgian) can seal the deal?

 

[RuffRuff]

Perhaps a call from Stephon (a fellow Georgian) can seal the deal?

Is he Georgia or Miss? I feel good about this one. Looks like a Uconn kid.

 

[alphasigko]

Is he Georgia or Miss? I feel good about this one. Looks like a Uconn kid.

The X post says he is from GA

 

[RuffRuff]

The X post says he is from GA

Could have swore I saw something about his ties to Miss, and 247 says Alabama native. Who knows.

Would be cool if this kid grew another inch and we could play him as a backup 4. He's certainly physical enough for it. Frame kinda like a shorter Stew in some ways.

 

[superjohn]

The X post says he is from GA

He's from Mississippi, moved to Alabama in 6th or 7th grade and now goes to high school in Georgia.

 

[ctchamps]

Perhaps a call from Stephon (a fellow Georgian) can seal the deal?

Landrew scored the last ten points to beat Stephon’s Newton High School for the state championship.

 

[HooperScooper]

Landrew scored the last ten points to beat Stephon’s Newton High School for the state championship.

O.K. so maybe Castle won’t want to help here 😂

 

[husky429]

Landrew scored the last ten points to beat Stephon’s Newton High School for the state championship.

8/8 from the line in crunch time IIRC

 

[Kitaman]

Do all Husky visiting recruits get the 'trophies on the floor' treatment?

 

[ctchamps]

8/8 from the line in crunch time IIRC

That seems about right. The kid is not only physically solid, but mentally and emotionally as well. Doesn't let things rattle him.

I watched the videos you posted of the Wheeler vs. Pacific Prep and Wheeler vs. Newton. In both games I kept thinking that I don't get it. Landrew looked winded and was removed several times missing significant minutes, was not assertive and did not seem to be a major part of the offense (until the end of the Newton game). Plus he missed his three point attempts. His defense however was above average and I thought that's the reason why we were recruiting him. I then watched the 3SSB Select vs. Eurocamp 1 game auror posted and I saw why he was offered. His offense in this game was a 180 from the first two games I watched.

Thought Tyrese was a good comp while watching that game but after watching the film of Jarron Cumberland I think that player is a better comp.

I really hope we can land him. He was a high caliber high school football player and the training required to reach that level had to be a detriment to his basketball development. He only stopped playing football at the start of his junior year. So we're watching a kid with only one year of dedicated basketball conditioning and coaching. He and County are both committed to defense and are system players. They would be an excellent class for next year.

 

[Excalibur]

UL People feel pretty confident here . . .

 

[bjc42]

Landrew scored the last ten points to beat Stephon’s Newton High School for the state championship.

Must have been as a freshman too. impressive stuff.

 

[RuffRuff]

UL People feel pretty confident here . . .

Eh, not sure I'd ever go with what a fanbase thinks. I do think UL would drop a bag. That could be the sticking point. I generally sense Hurley is willing to pay, but he'll never pay top dollar as he wants to know that kid is in it for the right reasons, and you take a discount to play for him over Kelsey.

 

[kansashusky]

UL has missed on some other priority recruits so now they are going to spare no expense here. Wish he was announcing this week. Still in a good spot here.

 

[Kenny11]

Step up Nike