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UConn Secures Five-Star Wing Jordan Page
Confirmed
In Short: The University of Connecticut men's basketball team has added another top recruit to its 2027 class, securing the commitment of five-star wing Jordan Page.
On Sunday, Jordan Page, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound wing from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team, live on NBA TV.
Page, who is ranked No. 10 overall in his class and the third-best player at his position according to 247Sports, chose UConn over North Carolina, where he had been an early favorite.
Page's decision to commit to UConn was driven by the program's culture, as he stated, 'The culture,' was the reason he committed.
Page is the second five-star recruit to commit to UConn this cycle, joining combo guard NaVorro Bowman Jr., who announced his decision last month.
Page took official visits to both North Carolina and UConn in September, with the Huskies ultimately impressing him during his visit.
Page's commitment marks UConn's first recruiting class with two ESPN five-star prospects in at least 20 years, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
Page's game is described as versatile, with a strong two-way floor presence. Adam Finkelstein, 247Sports’ Director of Scouting, noted, 'Page is a physically gifted southpaw wing with a versatile two-way floor game.'
Page's commitment is expected to take UConn out of the mix for other top prospects, such as No. 11 player in 247Sports' rankings.
Page's commitment is expected to complement Bowman's elite scoring abilities, with Page providing a long two-way wing presence.
Page's decision to commit to UConn is a testament to the program's ability to attract top talent, despite the strong pursuit from North Carolina.
What this adds
Page's commitment solidifies UConn's position as the only program with two five-star recruits this cycle, a feat not achieved by the program in at least 20 years.
Page's decision to commit to UConn is a significant development for the program, as it further cements the Huskies' status as a top recruiting destination.
Page's commitment is expected to have a ripple effect on the recruiting landscape, potentially taking UConn out of the mix for other top prospects.
Background
Five-star wing Jordan Page announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team on Sunday, solidifying the Huskies' position as the only program with two five-star recruits this cycle.
What's confirmed
- On Sunday, Jordan Page, a 6-foot-5, 210-pound wing from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team, live on NBA TV.
- Page, who is ranked No. 10 overall in his class and the third-best player at his position according to 247Sports, chose UConn over North Carolina, where he had been an early favorite.
- Page's decision to commit to UConn was driven by the program's culture, as he stated, 'The culture,' was the reason he committed.
- Page is the second five-star recruit to commit to UConn this cycle, joining combo guard NaVorro Bowman Jr., who announced his decision last month.
- Page took official visits to both North Carolina and UConn in September, with the Huskies ultimately impressing him during his visit.
- Page's commitment marks UConn's first recruiting class with two ESPN five-star prospects in at least 20 years, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello.
- Page's commitment is expected to take UConn out of the mix for other top prospects, such as No. 11 player in 247Sports' rankings.
- Page's commitment is expected to complement Bowman's elite scoring abilities, with Page providing a long two-way wing presence.
- Page's decision to commit to UConn is a testament to the program's ability to attract top talent, despite the strong pursuit from North Carolina.
What's still developing
- The key for Page is playing within the flow offensively," Finkelstein wrote in his summer evaluation of the prospect. "He's more of a natural connector than offensive alpha.
- The Tar Heels were the early favorite to land Page, before the Huskies thoroughly impressed the gifted athlete during his visit to Hurley's program.
- “I’ll be going to UConn with Dan Hurley,” Page said on the broadcast.
- – Page chose the Huskies over a strong pursuit from Michael Malone and the in-state UNC Tar Heels, who he visited a week before checking out Storrs.
- Page averaged 9.8 points in 16.0 minutes across the six games, shooting 69.7% from the field and 1-for-4 from beyond the arc.
- A 6-foot-6 small forward from North Carolina who attends IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida), Page averaged 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game on the Adidas 3SSB circuit last spring and summer with Garner Road Basketball Club.
- "The culture," Page said when asked why he picked UConn.
- The UConn men's basketball team's unprecedented barrage of big-time official visits has yielded another big-time result.
- Page made the announcement following an IMG preseason game in Las Vegas Sunday on NBA TV.
- Page is a lefty wing with a 6-11 wingspan who is exactly the type of player the Huskies coveted, considering Braylon Mullins' likely departure to the NBA after this season.
- While not the long-distance shooter that Mullins is, Page is a dynamic athlete who is young for his grade — he doesn't turn 18 until May.
- "His shooting mechanics suffer, particularly with his footwork, when he starts settling for rushed or contested shots. In short, he projects as someone who should be capable of keeping the dominos falling once they start but is not yet a primary playmaker."