UConn Basketball Recruits Shift in Rivals 150 Rankings

Colben Landrew and Junior County move up in latest national rankings

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:07am

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Colben Landrew and Junior County, the two commits comprising UConn basketball's 2026 class, have shifted in the latest Rivals 150 rankings. Landrew, a consensus four-star recruit, now sits at No. 15 in Rivals' national rankings, while County is ranked 70th overall but remains inside the Industry ranking top 50 at No. 43.

Why it matters

With the likely departure of star player Braylon Mullins, UConn is looking to reload its backcourt with talented new faces. Landrew and County's improved rankings signal that the Huskies are bringing in high-caliber recruits who can make an immediate impact.

The details

Landrew, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound wing, has garnered attention as one of the top players in Georgia and a top shooting guard prospect nationally. He is now the fifth-ranked shooting guard in the 2026 class according to Rivals. County, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard, is the ninth ranked point guard in Rivals' class and the No. 3 ranked recruit in Utah.

  • The latest Rivals 150 rankings were released on February 2, 2026.
  • UConn's 2026 recruiting class was previously ranked 11th nationally and is now ranked 7th.

The players

Colben Landrew

A consensus four-star recruit and the top player in Georgia according to Rivals, Landrew is now ranked the 15th best player in the 2026 class and the 5th best shooting guard nationally.

Junior County

A 6-foot-4, 180-pound guard from Utah, County is ranked 70th overall in the 2026 class by Rivals and the 9th best point guard in the nation.

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What they’re saying

“In the latest @Rivals 150, here's how UConn commits rate: – No. 15, 4★Colben Landrew – No. 70, 4★Junior County”

— Stratton Stave

What’s next

With the likely departure of star player Braylon Mullins, UConn will be looking to Landrew and County to make an immediate impact in the backcourt next season.

The takeaway

UConn's 2026 recruiting class continues to improve, with Landrew and County both rising in the national rankings. These high-caliber recruits will be crucial in reloading the Huskies' backcourt as they look to maintain their status as one of the top programs in college basketball.