UConn includes No. 2 center Reibe to 2025 class

Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Author Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of training experience at Department I

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UConn over Kansas, Creighton, Indiana and Oregon. He visited all 5 schools over the previous number of months, while also hosting frequent sees from coaches in recent weeks– consisting of when Hurley and 2 assistant coaches stopped by Reibe’s high school after checking out the White Home in September.The Huskies ‘pitch won out: Concern Storrs and turn into an NBA player while likewise competing for a national championship.Editor’s Picks 2 Related “The player development stuck out to me, specifically with [Donovan] Clingan,”Reibe informed ESPN. “Sending out six players

to the league in 2 years and winning 2 national championships is very unique. Coach Hurley’s strategy with me aligns perfectly and I have a terrific relationship with all the coaches and players. It

was an indescribable feeling that told me UConn is home. “A 7-footer from Bullis School( Maryland), Reibe is No. 23 overall in the ESPN 100 for the 2025 class– ranking behind just Chris Cenac Jr. at the center position.He has actually represented the German nationwide group at global occasions given that he was 15, most just recently playing at the Albert Schweitzer Competition for his nation’s U18 group. In six games there, Reibe balanced 13.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while also marching and making nearly 2 3s per game at a 57.9%clip.The left-handed Reibe is among the most competent post players in the nation. What makes him hard to defend is that he can both score and pass with his back to the basket or while dealing with the basket. As a face-up danger, his touch and variety on his midrange and 3-point shots correspond. In ball-screen situations, he can pop and space, short-roll or dive difficult to the rim. Playing with his back to the basket, Reibe’s instincts, footwork and moves are

based on the area of his defender. Right now, his left-handed jump hook and standard spin lead schedule. He is also important in dribble-handoff actions due to the fact that of his coordination, movement and hands. “Eric has always been a force on the offending end, his ability to shoot and pass will assist area the floor, “Bullis School coach Bruce Kelley said.” His dedication to improving defensively over the previous year has actually been notable. He can now move his feet all right to switch pick-and-rolls and keep the ball handler in front of him. He is likewise very comfy covering perimeter players as his main match.”Reibe signs up with top-20 guard Darius Adams (No. 19 in the ESPN 100)in the Huskies’2025 class. The Huskies are likewise squarely in the mix for Braylon Mullins(No. 24 ), who is anticipated to reveal his choice next week in between UConn, Indiana and North Carolina.The Huskies have actually now landed 9 ESPN 100 potential customers in the previous 3 classes.