UConn continued its recent recruiting roll on Tuesday when it landed a verbal commitment from Tyler Polley, a 6-foot-7 power forward from Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sagement School.
Ranked the No. 32 power forward in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports.com, Polley also considered Pittsburgh and Tennessee.
“I think the opportunity to play for Kevin Ollie was the deciding factor for Tyler,” Sagemont school coach Adam Ross said. “You want to make a college decision based on the merits of the institution, the fit socially, academically and athletically, which Tyler did. But, it’s undeniable that KO is able to relate to players on a unique level and having the opportunity to play for someone that you relate to, that has been where you want to go, that is something Tyler felt was too much to pass up.”
Polley is UConn’s third 2017 commit, following point guard Makai Ashton-Langford and big man Josh Carlton, who committed six days ago.
Ollie and his staff also met Tuesday with 7-footer Mohamed Bamba, who is working with a group of seven schools.
“Tyler possesses an incredible skill set for player of his size,” Ross said. “He is a very good athlete, has a terrific mid-range pull up game and can make deep perimeter shots. If you combine that with his length, you start to see a player with unlimited potential.”
Polley Tweeted out his decision.
Excited to be a UCONN Husky! #Blessed #Godisgreat #Huskeynation pic.twitter.com/f4pqp0YzpG
– Tyler Polley (@Tyler_polleyyy) September 20, 2016
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