UConn picks up second five-star recruit as Page commits to Huskies — SkimNews
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- Jordan Page announced his UConn commitment on Sunday, choosing the Huskies over North Carolina after September visits to both schools, becoming UConn's first five-star recruit to land alongside another in at least 20 years.
- UConn now owns the No. 1 recruiting class in 2027 as the only program with two ESPN five-star commits — Page at No. 14 and NaVorro Bowman Jr. at No. 12 in the SC Next 100.
- Page is a 6-foot-6 small forward from North Carolina attending IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, who averaged 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with Garner Road Basketball Club.
- Page has two USA Basketball gold medals — the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup and the FIBA U17 World Cup over the summer in Istanbul, where he started all six games and averaged 9.8 points.
- Dan Hurley will have one of the nation's most versatile perimeter groups by 2027-28, with Page and Bowman joined by redshirt returner Solo Ball (wrist injury) and freshman Junior County.
- UConn is now likely out of the running for No. 2 prospect Demarcus Henry, with Arkansas holding the most momentum in his recruitment following Page's pledge.
Why it matters: UConn is the only program in 2027 with two five-star commits, owning the top two ranked prospects in the class, and Hurley's perimeter depth by 2027-28 — pairing Page's two-way play with elite scorer Bowman plus the returning Ball — positions the Huskies to remain a national title threat. The flip side: Page's commitment likely closes UConn's path to No. 2 recruit Demarcus Henry, shifting that chase to Arkansas.
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