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UConn Signs 7-Foot Arkansas Center Elmir Dzafic

Reporters say the move gives the Huskies raw size and frontcourt depth after the program lost its top centers.

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts after a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament between the and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • CBS Sports insiders reported Monday that Arkansas center Elmir Dzafic has signed with Connecticut.
  • Dzafic is listed at 7 feet and 285 pounds and played sparingly at Arkansas, appearing in seven games with about 2.1 minutes per contest and minimal statistics.
  • Dzafic entered the NCAA transfer portal on April 7 and arrives as UConn addresses roster turnover created by Tarris Reed Jr. declaring for the NBA Draft and Eric Reibe transferring to USC.
  • The signing is part of a larger offseason reload in which UConn added multiple transfers, including Nik Khamenia, Najai Hines, Isaiah Shaw, Jaye Nash, Nils Machowski and Oskar Giltay.
  • Coaches appear to see Dzafic as a developmental, size-first piece who could provide more substitution options against big opponents and help protect starters from foul trouble.