Youssouf Singare, a former UConn men's basketball center, has committed to High Point University after two seasons with UConn. He won a national championship with UConn in 2024 but saw limited playing time.
A 6-foot-10 sophomore from Mali, Singare was a four-star recruit. While at UConn, he played in 39 games over two seasons, averaging only two minutes per game.
High Point University participated in the NCAA tournament this past season but saw their head coach, Alan Huss, depart for Creighton University.
Singare will play for High Point's new head coach, Flynn Clayman.
Several other UConn players entered the transfer portal. Ahmad Nowell transferred to VCU, Isaiah Abraham to Georgetown, while Aidan Mahaney is still looking for a new school.
Former UConn men’s basketball center Youssouf Singare has committed to High Point University out of the transfer portal. The school announced his commitment on Monday.
Singare spent two seasons at UConn, winning a national title in 2024, but playing sparingly in both years. He saw the court in 39 games total, but averaged just two minutes per. The 6-foot-10 sophomore from Mali was a four-star prospect in the Class of 2023 after playing at Our Savior Lutheran High School in the Bronx.
High Point reached the NCAA Tournament this past season after winning the Big South championship. The No. 13 seed Panthers fell to Purdue in the first round, 75-63. High Point head coach Alan Huss left the program following the season to become head coach-in-waiting at Creighton, after Greg McDermott announced he would step down in the next couple of years.
Singare will play for new head coach Flynn Clayman, who was hired by the school last week.
The big man is one of several players who entered the transfer portal after the season. Freshmen Ahmad Nowell (VCU) and Isaiah Abraham (Georgetown) have also found landing sports, while junior Aidan Mahaney is still searching for his next school.
Originally Published: April 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM EDT
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