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Tyler Polley decides that UConn is the right fit

UConn makes another splash within the 2017 class in landing the services of top-125 forward Tyler Polley.
20, Sep 2016

Tyler Polley decides that UConn is the right fit

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Class
2017
Position
PF
Height
6' 9"
National
116
State
13
Weight
190 lbs
College
UCONN
School Team
Travel Team

Having already put together the top class within the American Athletic Conference thus far, UConn made another splash in the form of Tyler Polley. A top-125 forward from the state of Florida, Polley should fit like a glove in Storrs due to his versatility and ball skills for his spot on the hardwood.

In past years, UConn has laid their hat on throwing out a mix and match forward that can shoot the ball, drive to the basket, but also playmake whenever the chance is given. Recently, it has been the likes of DeAndre Daniels and Hamilton that come to mind. Now, Tyler Polley could have the chance to follow in the footprints of the highly successful forwards that have succeeded at UConn.

Running with the Each 1 Teach 1 program the past few years on the Nike circuit, Polley had a breakout summer of sorts displaying just how good he is and furthermore, how great he can be. Playing alongside five-star forward Kevin Knox, Polley was able to hit on over half of his field goal attempts but also showed improvements in the toughness category. Although he does have some filling out to do, the Sagemont School star uses his length and quickness appropriately on the glass and in defending away from the basket.

Other such as Tennessee and Pitt heavily tracked the 6-foot-8 forward, though it was the relationship that he had with the crew in Storrs that won out. “I picked UConn because of the coaching staff and coach KO (Kevin Ollie),” he told HoopSeen. “I just feel like they made the difference and I felt more of a connection with them.”

The third commitment in the 2017 class for UConn, Polley is someone that can be used at either forward position. He joins big man Josh Carlton in the frontcourt, along with top-60 guard Makai Ashton-Langford in cementing the Huskies case for the top spot within the AAC’s class rankings.  


Corey Evans has been a member of the HoopSeen family since the summer of 2015. He brings a wealth of experience in scouring the nation in evaluation some of the top prospects from coast-to-coast, and in also finding some of the more under-the-radar prospects from various locales. The managing editor on site, Evans has run a college scouting service, the Roundball Rundown Report, since 2012, as he works with over 100 division-1 college basketball programs from both sides of the nation. Based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Evans is the primary national contributor at HoopSeen which has broadened the scope of information included within the site itself. 

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