
Tarris Reed Jr. is UConn’s bruising two-way anchor in the paint
In the 2025-26 season, Tarris Reed Jr. gave UConn 14.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 60.7% from the field, a classic high-efficiency big-man stat line with real rim protection[7][8]. He’s more than numbers, though: Reed brings physicality, touch around the rim, and the kind of low-post presence that can tilt a game even when the box score doesn’t scream it. His 31-point, 27-rebound NCAA Tournament eruption showed he can dominate elite competition when he’s locked in[2][4][11].




