UConn Forward Jaylin Stewart to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal
UConn SF Jaylin Stewart plans to enter NCAA transfer portal
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Jaylin Stewart, a forward for the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies, plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after a successful junior season. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds as UConn reached the national championship game, marking him as the fifth player to transfer from the program this offseason.
- 01Jaylin Stewart averaged 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in his junior season.
- 02He played a key role in UConn's run to the national championship.
- 03Stewart is entering the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the fifth UConn player to do so this offseason.
- 04He was a four-star prospect from Seattle, Washington, before joining UConn.
- 05UConn has added former Seton Hall forward Najai Hines to its roster.
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Jaylin Stewart, a forward for the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies, is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal, as confirmed by his representatives at Klutch Sports. During the 2025-26 season, Stewart played a crucial role for UConn, starting 12 games out of 32 appearances and contributing 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. His performance helped the Huskies reach the national championship game, where they finished the season with a 34-6 record. Stewart's journey at UConn began in the 2023-24 season when he averaged 2.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 37 games, contributing to the team's national title win. As a highly-rated four-star prospect from Seattle's Garfield High School, he was ranked the No. 60 player nationally in the 2023 recruiting cycle. Stewart's decision to transfer follows a trend, as he becomes the fifth player from UConn to enter the portal this offseason, alongside center Eric Reibe. UConn has also secured a transfer from former Seton Hall forward Najai Hines, who averaged 6.5 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.
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Stewart's transfer could impact UConn's roster dynamics and future recruiting efforts, as they lose a key player from a successful season.
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