# ALL-IN: UConn CHASES Donnie Freeman & Najai Hines & More – Transfer Portal HEATS UP

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Published: 2026-04-14T04:00:00+00:00
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UConn Huskies men’s basketball ignite the transfer portal with top targets on campus. Will Dan Hurley land game-changing additions to reload for another title run? Matt Schonvisky breaks down Donnie Freeman’s recruitment battle with Kentucky and Alabama, the immediate impact of Alex Wilkins and Najai Hines, and what Hines, Massamba Diop, and Moustapha Thiam could bring to the frontcourt. Key insights include the status of upcoming visits, UConn’s aggressive strategy to secure elite scorers and rim protectors, and how returnees like Jayden Ross, Silas Demary Jr., Solo Ball, and Braylon Mullins shape the team’s core. With the portal closing soon, can the Huskies outmaneuver blue blood rivals and build a roster primed for another national championship push?

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