Colben Landrew
#22UConn
Scout Report
When a top-25 national recruit decides to reclassify and jump straight into college basketball, it signals exceptional talent and maturity beyond their years.
Background
Hailing from Marietta, Georgia, Colben Landrew developed his game at powerhouse Wheeler High School, one of the nation's premier basketball programs. At Wheeler, he played alongside elite prospects like Tylis Jordan and Jaron Saulsberry, competing against top-tier competition night in and night out. His rapid development on the AAU circuit and high school stage caught the attention of major college programs across the country.
Playing Style
Standing 6-6 with excellent versatility at the small forward position, Landrew possesses the size and skill set to impact multiple areas of the game. His length allows him to defend multiple positions while his developing offensive repertoire makes him a matchup problem for opposing defenses. He combines solid ball-handling skills with the ability to score from various spots on the floor, showing particular promise as a wing player who can create his own shot. His basketball IQ and court awareness suggest a player who understands how to play winning basketball at the highest level.
Recruitment
Landrew's recruitment was highly competitive, generating 26 Division I offers from elite programs including UConn, Purdue, Louisville, Alabama, and Auburn among others. His decision to commit to UConn and reclassify to join the Huskies immediately speaks to both his readiness for college basketball and the program's ability to develop versatile wing players. The move positions him to contribute to a championship-caliber program while developing under one of college basketball's top coaching staffs.
Updated Feb 17, 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