UConn Junior Jaylin Stewart Enters Transfer Portal

Stewart struggled with inconsistency during his three seasons with the Huskies

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:23pm

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UConn men's basketball player Jaylin Stewart, a junior forward, has entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the Huskies. Stewart, a former top-100 recruit, never fully lived up to his potential at UConn, averaging just 4.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this past season.

Why it matters

Stewart's decision to transfer represents a setback for the Huskies, who were hoping the athletic forward would develop into a key contributor. His departure leaves UConn with another roster hole to fill as they look to build on their recent NCAA Tournament success.

The details

Stewart started 12 games as a junior and averaged 16.2 minutes per game overall, but his production was inconsistent. He scored in double figures just 12 times in 104 career games and never had a double-digit rebounding performance. Stewart missed eight games late in the season due to a knee injury.

  • Stewart entered the transfer portal on April 17, 2026.
  • He was part of UConn's highly touted 2023 recruiting class.

The players

Jaylin Stewart

A 6-foot-7 junior forward who was a top-100 recruit but struggled with inconsistency during his three seasons at UConn.

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn men's basketball team, who was a big advocate for Stewart and saw his potential.

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What they’re saying

“Stewart has shown flashes of the impact he can have, and he has earned 24 starts for the Huskies over the past two seasons, but there still appears to be untapped potential and unfinished business in Storrs.”

— Roger Cleaveland, Author

What’s next

UConn will look to fill the roster spot left by Stewart's departure, with the Huskies reportedly the leading contender to land Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia.

The takeaway

Stewart's decision to enter the transfer portal is a disappointment for UConn, as the athletic forward never quite lived up to his highly touted recruiting ranking. The Huskies will now need to find a way to replace his production and continue building their roster for the upcoming season.