Junior County commits to UConn as part of 2026 recruiting class

Fast-raising for-star senior guard Junior county Told ESPN that he committed Uconn,

County, one of the top-five shooting guards in the 2026 category, chose Hakis in a final list which was also included Aerizona, Indiana, Maryland And Perdue,

After traveling from each other finalists, County made his last visit to Uconn in the last weekend, when Hakis made his last pitch and achieved his commitment.

“This was the feeling that I had found while practicing, talking [coach Dan] Going around Hurley and Campus, “County told ESPN on Thursday.” I believe that I will be able to develop and develop in my best version of myself while living there. ,

Hurley’s trademark coaching style appealed to County.

“We have a great relationship and I love intensely,” he said. “I think that is why he is capable of getting the best from his players every day.”

A 6 -Foot -4 combo guard that plays for the Wasach Academy (Uuta) is ranked County 43 numbers in next 100 in SC And number 4 is the shooting guard. Whatever is about the county is its scoring versatility with its constant intensity.

County scored 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assistance for utility possibilities on Nike IBL circuits in the last spring and summer, including a pair of 20-point outing and two games, knocking on four 3-pointers.

“I think I will be able to do pretending to win on both ends of the floor,” he said. “They see me being able to make those winning plays on the ball.”

County Hurley is the first commitment in the 2026 category, after landing a top -five group in the 2025 square, with two top -25 recruitments in Braille Mulins and Eric Rib. This was the third straight top-10 square for Hakis, which ended with number 8 square in 2024 and number 3 in 2023-by winning the back-to-back National Championships in time.