Silas Demary set to return to UConn Basketball for 2026-27 season

UConn guard announces he will remain with the Huskies for another year.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:37am

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UConn Basketball has retained another key player for the upcoming season, as guard Silas Demary Jr. has announced he will return to the team for the 2026-27 campaign. Demary, a 6-foot-5 guard from Raleigh, North Carolina, originally committed to Georgia out of high school before transferring to UConn ahead of last season.

Why it matters

Demary's return is a big boost for the Huskies, as he was a valuable contributor last season, starting 38 of 39 games and averaging 10.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per contest. His decision to stay provides UConn with continuity and experience as they look to build on their success from the previous year.

The details

After two seasons at Georgia, where he was ranked the No. 74 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, Demary entered the transfer portal and joined UConn ahead of the 2025-26 season. In his first year with the Huskies, he shot 44.6% from the field and 38.5% from 3-point range, establishing himself as a valuable two-way player.

  • Demary announced his decision to return to UConn for the 2026-27 season on April 15, 2026.
  • He originally committed to Georgia out of high school in 2023.

The players

Silas Demary Jr.

A 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard from Raleigh, North Carolina who originally committed to Georgia out of high school before transferring to UConn ahead of the 2025-26 season.

UConn Basketball

The men's basketball team at the University of Connecticut, a Division I program that competes in the Big East Conference.

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What’s next

Demary's return, along with the previously announced decisions of other key players to stay with the program, positions UConn well for the upcoming 2026-27 season as they look to build on their success from the previous year.

The takeaway

Silas Demary Jr.'s decision to return to UConn Basketball for another season is a significant boost for the Huskies, as he has proven to be a valuable contributor on both ends of the floor. His experience and production will be crucial as the team aims to build on their recent achievements and compete for a conference title and potential NCAA Tournament berth.