Jayden Ross is Back

[ConnHuskBask]

Great to see a kid who has stayed, improved, played a major role on a national runner-up and will return for his senior year.

 

[LetsGoUC]

Love this kid.

 

[JMick]

I could see Ross being a 6th man of the year in the big east type player next year. This is good news. He really started coming along in March

 

[TroyHall98]

The glue guy!!

 

[REB1094]

Ross went from borderline unplayable 2 seasons ago to the most valuable bench player last season, and there may even be a real path to starting next year

Amazing development story and I’m happy he’s back!

 

[MrDownunder]

He is the closest player to NBA talent currently on roster.

 

[RuffRuff]

I could see Ross being a 6th man of the year in the big east type player next year. This is good news. He really started coming along in March

He may be starting at this rate

 

[boog204]

One down, a few to go. Guessing little bro comes with.

Why would little Ross stay? He’s not going to play. I kinda assume he came here to practice/redshirt then bounce.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

He may be starting at this rate

I expect he and Landrew will be competing for a starting spot. Mullins coming back would obviously change the calculus. He’s going to get 20+ minutes regardless so this is probably a bit of semantics.

 

[BPT2Storrs]

Ross has continued to show improvement year over year and his athleticism is through the roof. I think Ross is a huge piece to next season. Let’s not forget Hurley keeps it real with guys. If he didn’t see a big enough role for him I don’t think he’d be sticking around.

 

[controlfade]

This is great news! The player Ross has been hyped to be has really come on. Glad he’s back.

 

[Marat]

First domino-More to come. High upside next year.Tight with Solo and Jaylin

I expect Solo to announce his return soon.

 

[controlfade]

. Let’s not forget Hurley keeps it real with guys. If he didn’t see a big enough role for him I don’t think he’d be sticking around.

I agree, which is why I wonder about Stewie.

 

[DogMania]

When many here gave up on him, some even wanting him to never see the floor, I've always defended and believed in him.

He's always showed talent. Just needed to learn to let the game slow down for him and have confidence in his game. I'm expecting a break out season from him, though he had his coming out season in 2025-26.

 

[Staven]

This is great news! Jayden has worked extremely hard and has earned his way into next years starting lineup. He will be so motivated in the off season to improve his all around play and expectations will be that he will be a big contributor for next season.

 

[willie99]

I love Ross, and I've been saying this long before it became popular to do so.

Talent, energy, athleticism and he loves UConn. He's a believer. As we know, that's very important

Thank you Jayden, can't wait to watch you lead us to another WINNING season

 

[navery12]

Great news. As of now we have our starting PG, SG, SF, PF, and C back. Playing 1 on 5 will be tough though so hopefully we get some more announcements soon

 

[karstenkibbe]

Count me in among those excited about Ross’s return. What I really like is the fact the he enters games now with body language that screams confidence, whereas, prior to this season, he looked terrified and tentative when he stepped on the court. After his midseason injury, it took him a few weeks to start impacting games, but you could tell as February turned to March that he was creating some momentum for himself. Can’t wait to see what he can do from three - especially on plays designed for him - on a bit higher volume.

 

[Jaydumo20]

I am as pumped about this news as any I've gotten in awhile. This kid is a game changing stud. All is right with the world

 

[AdamaNation]

How crazy is college basketball? We now celebrate news of kids staying! And man
I am happy he is !

we celebrate that a deal has been made. That’s depressing.

 

[djct1999]

The kid bleeds blue. Stayed the course, developed, and reaped the rewards. If anyone deserves an amazing senior year it’s Jayden Ross. I expect and hope fans will show him our appreciation. Let’s be real, 9/10 kids like Jayden leave for greener pastures. But not our Jayden and it will turn out the greenest possible!!!! (Pun sort of intended)

 

[ucp990411]

I am higher on J Ross than most. He needs lots of playing time early next season. Then watch him explode when the game slows down for him. I really think he has NBA potential. I have my thoughts on who we need to come back but I will keep them to myself although Ross was one of my guys.

 

[RuffRuff]

The kid bleeds blue. Stayed the course, developed, and reaped the rewards. If anyone deserves an amazing senior year it’s Jayden Ross. I expect and hope fans will show him our appreciation. Let’s be real, 9/10 kids like Jayden leave for greener pastures. But not our Jayden and it will turn out the greenest possible!!!! (Pun sort of intended)

Might have to find some space on a wall for him.

 

[TheHorde]

Our Center presently

Double Bigs on the way

 

[Dove]

And this, folks, is how you get 76 LIKES in 2 hours, 20 minutes.

 

[UC0NN]

He could have left last year for more playing time and nobody could have blamed him.

Hes going to get significant playing time of more than 20 minutes per game next year. But he could have gone in the portal to seek the highest bidder.

This kid bleeds blue through and through. Plays with energy all the time. The epitome of a Hurley/Calhoun type of guy. He will be hitting dagger 3s this year. Will certainly be a fan favorite of many this year. How can you not love this kid? He's everything that great about Uconn. Improving each and every year.

 

[uconngb]

Great…..but he was never going anywhere

 

[Edward Sargent]

Why would little Ross stay? He’s not going to play. I kinda assume he came here to practice/redshirt then bounce.

He’ll maybe stay with his brother then transfer after he graduates?

 

[Jaydumo20]

When many here gave up on him, some even wanting him to never see the floor, I've always defended and believed in him.

He's always showed talent. Just needed to learn to let the game slow down for him and have confidence in his game. I'm expecting a break out season from him, though he had his coming out season in 2025-26.

The BY assessments about this team this year have been the most egregiously off-the- mark for any individual or team in recent history.
We should actually celebrate how awful we are at judging talent

 

[SwingDog]

This is great to hear, but what's surprising to me is that a deal had to be made to get him to stay. I guess it's part of the crazy era we find ourselves in.