Who is Tarris Reed Jr.? What to know about UConn basketball's star center
Here's a closer look at UConn basketball senior center Tarris Reed Jr., including his stats, height and NBA Draft projections.
March Madness is where legends are born and legacies are built. The player who has the biggest claim to that mantle during the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament may be Connecticut senior center Tarris Reed Jr. Pegged as a potential breakout in March Madness by USA TODAY Sports , Reed has been a monster and arguably the Huskies' best player.
REQUIRED READING: Final Four bold predictions: Which drought continues? Who wins it all? Reed helped No.
2 UConn survive an upset bid from No. 15 Furman in the opening round with a monster 31-point, 27-rebound performance. That set the tone for the tournament, as he has scored at least 20 points in three games and recorded double-doubles in two.
If UConn is going to win a national championship for a third time in four years, you would expect Reed to play a major role, especially with the remaining big men left in the Final Four. Heading into the Final Four of March Madness, here's what you need to know about the UConn Huskies veteran big man: Tarris Reed stats Here’s a look at Reed's stats from his college career with Michigan and UConn: 2025-26 (UConn): 14. 7 points per game, 2.
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