Michigan's Tarris Reed Commits to UConn in CBB Transfer Portal; Former 4-Star Recruit

Michigan forward Tarris Reed is headed to UConn.

Reed told Joe Tipton of On3 that he plans on transferring to play for the back-to-back national champions.

"I chose UConn for its winning culture, commitment to player development and coaching style," Reed said. "Coach Hurley's tough coaching style is known for pushing players into uncomfortable situations, making the uncomfortable seem comfortable. UConn provides the ideal setting and coaching for me to maximize my potential both on and off the court."

Reed averaged 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game as a sophomore at Michigan. He was originally a 4-star recruit coming out of high school and again as a transfer by 247Sports.

UConn already signed guard Ahmad Nowell and forward Isaiah Abraham to its 2024 recruiting class. The Huskies will have to work quickly to replace guard Stephon Castle and center Donovan Clingan, who are expected to be lottery picks in the 2024 NBA draft. Forward Alex Karaban could also declare.

Reed could wind up replacing Clingan if he winds up playing center for Huskies coach Dan Hurley. The 6'10" big man is a little smaller than Clingan's 7'2" frame, but the only other player who could compete is the similarly sized Youssouf Singare.