In a scene that will be repeated thousands of times at colleges and universities across the country over the next few months, some new students moved into off-campus housing in Storrs, Conn., this weekend.

They came with proud family members, carried large Rubbermaid bins and bulging suitcases full of stuff into the building, and excitedly opened apartment doors to get a first look at where they’ll kick off their shoes (probably some very big ones) for the next academic year.

Five of the eight additions to the 2026-27 UConn men’s basketball team were recorded by the program’s social media posts as being new residents of Storrs over the weekend. Duke transfer Nik Khamenia checked in Monday morning, but Northern Arizona transfer Isaiah Shaw has yet to be shown among the carousel of videos.

Still to arrive is Colben Landrew, who is representing the United States as one of 12 members of the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup team that will compete, beginning Monday and through Saturday, in Leon, Mexico.  

With their stuff dropped off in their apartments, the five players ventured to campus to see the locker room and take a few shots in the gym, the championship banners lining the wall high above their heads. Their lockers already were stocked with a box of Nike shoes and some UConn gear.

And with their new swag, they will be dressed and ready to go when UConn opens the gym for voluntary summer practices in the coming week.

Here’s the first look at the new UConn players reported as present in Storrs.

Junior County

Position: Guard
Measurables: 6-foot-5, 180 pounds
Year: Freshman
From: Highland, Utah

Quotable: “Everything’s amazing. Starting to feel at home. Going into this season, we’re going to win this 'ship (championship). Just excited to get here, get to work and get to know everybody.”

Oskar Giltay

Position: Center
Measurables: 6-10, 235 pounds
Year: Sophomore (transfer from Stanford)
From: Bilzen, Belgium

Quotable: “I want to help the team to the best of my capabilities and do everything to win. I can’t wait to see you on the home games and the away games. Go Huskies.”

Na'jai Hines

Position: Center
Measurables: 6-10, 260 pounds
Year: Sophomore (transfer from Seton Hall)
From: Plainfield, N.J.

Quotable: “I’m excited to be here. Excited to be a Husky. I’m excited for the season, and I’m ready to win another natty (national championship)."

Nik Khamenia

Position: Forward
Measurables: 6-8, 215 pounds
Year: Sophomore (transfer from Duke)
From: Tarzana, Calif.

Quotable: “Just moved in. Everything’s going great. Super excited to be here. Super excited for the season. Excited to have a great year.”

Nils Machowski

Position: Guard
Measurables: 6-3, 183 pounds
Year: Senior (transfer from Wofford)
From: Berlin, Germany

Quotable: “I can’t wait  meet everybody, get ready to work, get better and for us to of course, win the championship. I can’t wait for our first home game.”

Jaye Nash

Position: Guard
Measurables: 6-3, 195 pounds
Year: Junior (Jacksonville State transfer)
From: Memphis, Tenn.

Quotable: “Super excited to be here. Just moved in. Ready to get to work. Ready to win some more championships.”

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