Colben Landrew
#22UConn
Scout Report
When a top-25 recruit reclassifies up and enrolls early at UConn, you know Dan Hurley saw something special on the tape.
Background
The Marietta, Georgia native built his reputation at Wheeler High School, one of the premier basketball programs in the state. Playing alongside fellow high-major commits like Tylis Jordan and Jaron Saulsberry, Landrew learned what it takes to compete at the highest level before making the jump to Storrs.
Playing Style
At 6-6, Landrew brings the versatility that modern college basketball demands from the small forward spot. He can handle the ball in transition and create his own shot off the dribble when defenses close out hard. His length bothers opposing wings on the defensive end, and he's comfortable switching multiple positions in pick-and-roll coverage. The adjustment to college physicality will be the biggest hurdle as he adds strength to his frame.
Recruitment
The recruitment is over with his enrollment at UConn, but the decision speaks volumes about his ceiling. Hurley doesn't take chances on early enrollees unless he believes they can contribute to championship-level basketball. With 26 D1 offers in his back pocket, including blue bloods like Alabama and Auburn, Landrew had options but chose the defending national champions.
Updated Mar 16, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
UConn
COLLEGE
Wheeler
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
2025-26 Preseason MaxPreps All-America Team: Brandon McCoy, Dylan Mingo and Jordan Smith headline high school basketball's best
2026 Top-20 overall recruit Colben Landrew has committed to UConn
Colben Landrew and Wheeler had a strong outing against The Villages taking down the buffalo 57-52 Andrew had 21 points in the W
Colben Landrew UConn signee PHENOM WENT OFF 37 points and 8 rebounds on an ultra efficient 12-18 shooting night including 6-10 from beyond the arc
ESPN 4 Star UCONN Signee Colben Andrew dropped a mean 37 on Bishop McNamara as his Wheeler squad took their opening round game 78-74
UCONN commit 5⭐️ Colben Landrew dropped 37 points and leads Wheeler to victory over a strong Bishop McNamara squad
Offers
26
UConn
Committed
Chose UConn over 25 other offers
Purdue
Louisville
Mississippi State
Texas A&M
AlabamaHighlights
Social Activity
🎯 Colben Landrew skyrocketed to No. 17 in our 2026 update. I break down with @jdfletch3 what makes him a @Rivals outlier. Final 10: Alabama / Auburn / Georgia / Louisville / Mississippi State / Ole Miss / Purdue / Texas / Texas A&M / UConn. https://t.co/oil8vT3nNt
My Favorites in 2026 (Not rankings based on skill, potential, etc.) 1. Jordan Smith Jr 2. Caleb Holt 3. Tyran Stokes 4. JJ Andrews 5. Jason Crowe Jr 6. Deron Rippey Jr 7. Bryson Howard 8. Dylan Mingo 9. Colben Landrew 10. Arafan Diane
NEWS: Colben Landrew, the No. 21 overall recruit in the country, is down to six schools and will announce his college decision on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 PM ET live on the @CBSSportsCBB Channel. Story: https://t.co/Ep0pIsIEgz 📺: https://t.co/MWYuKDxRje https://t.co/Byu1QG1523
6’6” Colben Landrew just committed to UConn 🚨 He’s ranked top-25 overall by 247 Sports 🔥🔥🔥 @colben_landrew @slam_university https://t.co/EJakkJPw3v