Top Center Olivia Vukosa Commits to UConn

Olivia Vukosa, a 6-foot-4 five-star center from Christ the King in Queens, has verbally committed to UConn, choosing the reigning national champions over finalists LSU, Texas, Ohio State and South Carolina. She is rated among the top prospects in the Class of 2026 — No. 3 by ESPN and SC Next 100 and No. 4 in the 247Sports composite — and is widely regarded as the top center in the class. Vukosa averaged about 19 points, 18 rebounds and 5+ blocks per game in high school and brings extensive international experience for Croatia at U16, U17 and U20 levels. Scouts describe her as a versatile, new‑age post who can pass, handle and stretch to the 3-point line while continuing to develop some interior finishing. Her commitment gives UConn an early cornerstone in its frontcourt and represents a recruiting loss for several top programs.